Articles related to "Taft"
SHORT, FAT AND THIN: PRESIDENTS ARE HUMAN, TOO! (PART 2)
In the final part of his article, William Reynolds, the official village historian of Ossining, New York, finishes his talk on the shortest, thinnest and heaviest presidents.
president • republican • progressive • bull moose • democratic
In the final part of his article, William Reynolds, the official village historian of Ossining, New York, finishes his talk on the shortest, thinnest and heaviest presidents.
president • republican • progressive • bull moose • democratic
PRESIDENTIAL FEUDS, PART III
Once close personal friends and political allies, their bitter feud tore apart the Republican Party and allowed a Democrat to capture the White House and change the course of history.
taft • roosevelt • teddy • tr • republican
Once close personal friends and political allies, their bitter feud tore apart the Republican Party and allowed a Democrat to capture the White House and change the course of history.
taft • roosevelt • teddy • tr • republican
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT: PRESIDENT AND CHIEF JUSTICE
William Howard Taft wanted to be Chief Justice, not President. What happened? Find out.
taft • wilson • harding • coolidge • hoover
William Howard Taft wanted to be Chief Justice, not President. What happened? Find out.
taft • wilson • harding • coolidge • hoover
The Rise of William Howard Taft
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
william howard taft • alphonso taft • yale university • secretary of war • governor general of the phillipenes
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
william howard taft • alphonso taft • yale university • secretary of war • governor general of the phillipenes
THE BULL MOOSE CAMPAIGN OF 1912
A look at the three-way race between a current president, a past president, and a future president. One of the most interesting presidential campaigns in our history.
president • bull moose • democratic • republican • progressive
A look at the three-way race between a current president, a past president, and a future president. One of the most interesting presidential campaigns in our history.
president • bull moose • democratic • republican • progressive
The Presidency of William Taft
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
William Taft on the Supreme Court
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE TAFTS OF OHIO
This generation of Tafts continue the family tradition of service to their community and nation. One almost became President.
taft • president • cincinnati • city council • mayor
This generation of Tafts continue the family tradition of service to their community and nation. One almost became President.
taft • president • cincinnati • city council • mayor
PRESIDENTIAL FEUDS, PART IV
A continuation from the previous article. The bitter personal and political feud between Teddy Roosevelt and William Howard Taft toe apart the Republican Party and changed history. In this article, we will see how it happened.
taft • roosevelt • wilson • republican • democratic
A continuation from the previous article. The bitter personal and political feud between Teddy Roosevelt and William Howard Taft toe apart the Republican Party and changed history. In this article, we will see how it happened.
taft • roosevelt • wilson • republican • democratic
Helen Herron Taft
Helen Herron Taft (1861-1943), the wife of twenty-seventh president William Howard Taft, was interested in the social issues of her day and acted upon this interest.
helen herron taft • woman of the people • twenty-seventh president • william howard taft • racial equality
Helen Herron Taft (1861-1943), the wife of twenty-seventh president William Howard Taft, was interested in the social issues of her day and acted upon this interest.
helen herron taft • woman of the people • twenty-seventh president • william howard taft • racial equality
America’s Political Families
John Adams and his son started it, but the Bush, Roosevelt, Kennedy,Gore and Taft Families have come closest to establishing American political dynasties.
america's political families • american political dynasties • the clintons • bill and hillary clinton • john quincy adams
John Adams and his son started it, but the Bush, Roosevelt, Kennedy,Gore and Taft Families have come closest to establishing American political dynasties.
america's political families • american political dynasties • the clintons • bill and hillary clinton • john quincy adams
ALMOST PRESIDENT: CHARLES FAIRBANKS
Charles Fairbanks was Teddy Roosevelt's Vice Presdient. But had he not turned down the Vice Presidential nomination, he would have been President instead of Teddy. His revenge on Teddy created the Bull Moose campaign of 1912.
roosevelt • teddy • taft • fairbanks • president
Charles Fairbanks was Teddy Roosevelt's Vice Presdient. But had he not turned down the Vice Presidential nomination, he would have been President instead of Teddy. His revenge on Teddy created the Bull Moose campaign of 1912.
roosevelt • teddy • taft • fairbanks • president
PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART II
In this article, we continue our examination of presidential hobbies, sports and leisures activities. While most shared the same interests as the people they represented, some had very unusual interests.
grant • hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland
In this article, we continue our examination of presidential hobbies, sports and leisures activities. While most shared the same interests as the people they represented, some had very unusual interests.
grant • hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART IV
The Presidents of the "Progressive Era" in the early 20th century continued to be active in the affairs of the nation after they left office. Two of them went on to have very successful careers after their Presidency.
president • chief justice • senate • treaty • versailles
The Presidents of the "Progressive Era" in the early 20th century continued to be active in the affairs of the nation after they left office. Two of them went on to have very successful careers after their Presidency.
president • chief justice • senate • treaty • versailles
Roosevelt's Post Presidency
Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.
theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.
theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
YOU'RE FIRED!
Many people consider term limits necessary because of the unfair advantage enjoyed by incumbents. But many Presidents have been defeated when they ran for re-election. In this article, we will examine this group of ousted Presidents.
electoral college • electoral vote • popular vote • president • adams
Many people consider term limits necessary because of the unfair advantage enjoyed by incumbents. But many Presidents have been defeated when they ran for re-election. In this article, we will examine this group of ousted Presidents.
electoral college • electoral vote • popular vote • president • adams
Non-Union Actor Taft-Hartleyed by "The District"
Sometimes it seems like you'll never break through. You don't have an agent, you have no credits, then suddenly, sometimes, everything happens at once. Read on for a little inspiration.
taft-hartley • co-star • acting • act • actor
Sometimes it seems like you'll never break through. You don't have an agent, you have no credits, then suddenly, sometimes, everything happens at once. Read on for a little inspiration.
taft-hartley • co-star • acting • act • actor
"FIGHTING BOB" LA FOLLETTE, PART I
Robert La Follette was the most effective progressives of the Progressive Era. Many of the reforms he fought for were enacted, including primaries, graduated income tax and regulation of corporations. Yet, he was his own worst enemy. In this article, we will examine this fascinating man's early career.
la follette • coolidge • taft • wilson • roosevelt
Robert La Follette was the most effective progressives of the Progressive Era. Many of the reforms he fought for were enacted, including primaries, graduated income tax and regulation of corporations. Yet, he was his own worst enemy. In this article, we will examine this fascinating man's early career.
la follette • coolidge • taft • wilson • roosevelt
SHORT, FAT AND THIN: PRESIDENTS ARE HUMAN, TOO! (PART I)
In this first contribution to this site by a guest author, William Reynolds (known to fans of this site as "Ossining") presents the transcript of a talk he gave recently. Mr. Reynolds is the official village historian of Ossining, New York, and a member of the Democratic Committee. I have taken the libery of adding some pictures and making some technical corrections.
presidents • fat • thin • madison • taft
In this first contribution to this site by a guest author, William Reynolds (known to fans of this site as "Ossining") presents the transcript of a talk he gave recently. Mr. Reynolds is the official village historian of Ossining, New York, and a member of the Democratic Committee. I have taken the libery of adding some pictures and making some technical corrections.
presidents • fat • thin • madison • taft
TEACHERS IN THE WHITE HOUSE
A number of Presidents have been teachers, professors, or college and unveristy presidents. Some will surprise you. In this election year, education is a major issue. See for yourself how many Presidents have experience in this vital profession.
president • teacher • college • university • adams
A number of Presidents have been teachers, professors, or college and unveristy presidents. Some will surprise you. In this election year, education is a major issue. See for yourself how many Presidents have experience in this vital profession.
president • teacher • college • university • adams
Sculpture Trail in Oregon Illinois
Oregon Illinois has a long and rich history of artists and statues. The community has developed a trail for enjoying the sculptures around the town.
oregon illinois sculpture trail • lorado taft • black hawk • the holy family • the soldier's monument
Oregon Illinois has a long and rich history of artists and statues. The community has developed a trail for enjoying the sculptures around the town.
oregon illinois sculpture trail • lorado taft • black hawk • the holy family • the soldier's monument
The Truman Presidency
A number of Presidents have been teachers, professors, or college and unveristy presidents. Some will surprise you. In this election year, education is a major issue. See for yourself how many Presidents have experience in this vital profession.
president • teacher • college • university • adams
A number of Presidents have been teachers, professors, or college and unveristy presidents. Some will surprise you. In this election year, education is a major issue. See for yourself how many Presidents have experience in this vital profession.
president • teacher • college • university • adams
Three Term Presidential Attempts in US Elections
Before ratification of the 22nd Amendment, only three presidents sought a third term in office, upsetting tradition and precedent that began with the Founding Fathers.
three term presidential attempts • george washington's precedent • election of 1876 • election of 1912 • election of 1940
Before ratification of the 22nd Amendment, only three presidents sought a third term in office, upsetting tradition and precedent that began with the Founding Fathers.
three term presidential attempts • george washington's precedent • election of 1876 • election of 1912 • election of 1940
PRESIDENTIAL FEUDS, PART II
The bitter political struggles during Reconstruction were the background for one of the shortest but most bitter political feuds in our history. Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant engaged in a very personal feud that resulted in Johnson refusing to attend Grant inauguration rather than having to ride in the same carriage with him. In this article, we examine this intense feud.
johnson • grant • reconstruction • lee • civil war
The bitter political struggles during Reconstruction were the background for one of the shortest but most bitter political feuds in our history. Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant engaged in a very personal feud that resulted in Johnson refusing to attend Grant inauguration rather than having to ride in the same carriage with him. In this article, we examine this intense feud.
johnson • grant • reconstruction • lee • civil war
Women's Suffrage Movement in the United States
A brief history of the Suffragists fight for the right to vote. Lydia Taft, Abigail Adams, Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lucretia Mott and Susan B. Anthony
women's suffrage movement • how women got the right to vote • susan b anthony • abigail adams • elizabeth cady stanton
A brief history of the Suffragists fight for the right to vote. Lydia Taft, Abigail Adams, Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lucretia Mott and Susan B. Anthony
women's suffrage movement • how women got the right to vote • susan b anthony • abigail adams • elizabeth cady stanton
Alberta Election Results
On November 22, Alberta re-elected Ralph Klein's Progressive Conservatives.
canada • alberta • edmonton • calgary • election
On November 22, Alberta re-elected Ralph Klein's Progressive Conservatives.
canada • alberta • edmonton • calgary • election
FIRST PETS, PART I
White House pets have included dogs, cats, birds, and more unusual animals such as alligators, zebras, hippos, lions, bobcats and wallabies. Read about these famous and infamous occupants of the White House.
first family • president • first lady • pets • washington
White House pets have included dogs, cats, birds, and more unusual animals such as alligators, zebras, hippos, lions, bobcats and wallabies. Read about these famous and infamous occupants of the White House.
first family • president • first lady • pets • washington
Cincinnati's Museums Offer Amazing Variety
Taft Museum of Art, Hebrew Union College Museum, Sharon Woods Village, College Football Hall of Fame and Vent(triloquism) Haven Museum illustrate museums' diversity.
taft museum of art • hebrew union college museum • university of cincinnati • sharon woods village • college football hall of fame
Taft Museum of Art, Hebrew Union College Museum, Sharon Woods Village, College Football Hall of Fame and Vent(triloquism) Haven Museum illustrate museums' diversity.
taft museum of art • hebrew union college museum • university of cincinnati • sharon woods village • college football hall of fame
Eisenhower's Military Career
Dwight David Eisenhower, prior to becoming President of the United States, served the U.S. Army for more than 40 years, achieving the highest rank of any officer.
dwight david eisenhower • west point • united states army • world war i • world war ii
Dwight David Eisenhower, prior to becoming President of the United States, served the U.S. Army for more than 40 years, achieving the highest rank of any officer.
dwight david eisenhower • west point • united states army • world war i • world war ii
Five Days in Philadelphia by Charles Peters
Peters' book provides an excellent account of how Wendell Willkie won the 1940 Republican presidential nomination and enabled FDR to aid Britain and pass a draft.
five days in philadelphia • charles peters • wendell willkie • 1940 • republican convention
Peters' book provides an excellent account of how Wendell Willkie won the 1940 Republican presidential nomination and enabled FDR to aid Britain and pass a draft.
five days in philadelphia • charles peters • wendell willkie • 1940 • republican convention
New Year's Retrospective: 100 Years Ago
It was the year 1909. A stamp cost two cents, radio and vaudeville were in, Benny Goodman and Burl Ives were born and Pittsburgh won the World Series.
new year’s retrospective • 1909 events • 100 years ago • benny goodman • burl ives
It was the year 1909. A stamp cost two cents, radio and vaudeville were in, Benny Goodman and Burl Ives were born and Pittsburgh won the World Series.
new year’s retrospective • 1909 events • 100 years ago • benny goodman • burl ives
Presidential Trivia: Shortest Oldest Fattest Etc
Find out why President Taft needed a special bathtub, what records might be broken by Obama or McCain, and which president was not a U. S. citizen when he died
presidential trivia • shortest president • tallest president • fattest president • george washington not first president
Find out why President Taft needed a special bathtub, what records might be broken by Obama or McCain, and which president was not a U. S. citizen when he died
presidential trivia • shortest president • tallest president • fattest president • george washington not first president
Ski Cannon Mountain New Hampshire
Skiers and boarders love Cannon Mountain Ski Area for the broad range of upper level trail experience on the historic mountain in Franconia Notch State Park.
skiing new hampshire cannon mountain • northeast alpine ski terrain • boarders riding challenge • historic taft ski trail • franconia notch state park
Skiers and boarders love Cannon Mountain Ski Area for the broad range of upper level trail experience on the historic mountain in Franconia Notch State Park.
skiing new hampshire cannon mountain • northeast alpine ski terrain • boarders riding challenge • historic taft ski trail • franconia notch state park
The Lions In Winter
Covered in snow or bathed in ice, the lions flanking the entrance to the New York City Library greet visitors with an austere beauty actually enhanced by winter weather.
library lions • patience and fortitude • the lions in winter • patience and fortitude • new york library lions
Covered in snow or bathed in ice, the lions flanking the entrance to the New York City Library greet visitors with an austere beauty actually enhanced by winter weather.
library lions • patience and fortitude • the lions in winter • patience and fortitude • new york library lions
The Presidency of Teddy Roosevelt
Earning himself a place on Mt. Rushmore was not easy, but Theodore Roosevelt worked hard at the Presidency, focusing on getting things done and on initiating reform.
theodore roosevelt • mt. rushmore • teddy roosevelt • panama canal • republicans
Earning himself a place on Mt. Rushmore was not easy, but Theodore Roosevelt worked hard at the Presidency, focusing on getting things done and on initiating reform.
theodore roosevelt • mt. rushmore • teddy roosevelt • panama canal • republicans
Third Parties in U.S. Presidential Elections
Although third parties generally focused on single issues like Prohibition, they seldom affected the final electoral result; there were, however, some exceptions.
third parties in elections • impact of third parties • causes of third parties • when third parties changed an election • presidential elections and third parties
Although third parties generally focused on single issues like Prohibition, they seldom affected the final electoral result; there were, however, some exceptions.
third parties in elections • impact of third parties • causes of third parties • when third parties changed an election • presidential elections and third parties
Thomas S. Monson: 16th LDS President
The Mormon church is always led by a president who is ordained as prophet, seer, and revelator. Monson is the latest in the line of 16 prophets since Joseph Smith.
thomas s. monson • prophet • seer • revelator • mormon prophet
The Mormon church is always led by a president who is ordained as prophet, seer, and revelator. Monson is the latest in the line of 16 prophets since Joseph Smith.
thomas s. monson • prophet • seer • revelator • mormon prophet
The Exotic Feline Rescue Center.
Hoosier Hannah pays a visit to the Exotic Feline Rescue Center near Brazil, Indiana. She meets with over 100 big cats including caracals, lynx, bobcats, ocelots, servals, leopards, panther pumas,lions, and no less than 85 tigers.
hoosier hannah • exotic feline rescue center • brazil • indiana • indianapolis
Hoosier Hannah pays a visit to the Exotic Feline Rescue Center near Brazil, Indiana. She meets with over 100 big cats including caracals, lynx, bobcats, ocelots, servals, leopards, panther pumas,lions, and no less than 85 tigers.
hoosier hannah • exotic feline rescue center • brazil • indiana • indianapolis
Hail to the Chief
When did our Presidential Ancestors arrive on these shores? They might have been here longer than you think.
immigration • u.s. presidents • jeannine dugan • genealogy • ancestry
When did our Presidential Ancestors arrive on these shores? They might have been here longer than you think.
immigration • u.s. presidents • jeannine dugan • genealogy • ancestry
A Century of U. S. Presidents: Qualifications
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
Cycles of US Foreign Policy
After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.
isolationism • cold war • world war ii • korean war • interventionism
After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.
isolationism • cold war • world war ii • korean war • interventionism
PRESIDENTIAL RATING POLLS
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
Presidential Election Cliffhangers
American Presidential elections generally produce a clear preference among candidates. But the winners of close races have produced history-altering results.
close presidential elections • historic presidential elections • elections that changed history • close races for president • presidential candidates
American Presidential elections generally produce a clear preference among candidates. But the winners of close races have produced history-altering results.
close presidential elections • historic presidential elections • elections that changed history • close races for president • presidential candidates
Term Limits for Parties?
American Presidents, with one exception, have been limited to two terms in office, first by tradition, then by Constitutional Amendment. How about their parties?
two-term tradition • george washington precedent • election limits for parties • 22nd amendment • roosevelt breaks tradition
American Presidents, with one exception, have been limited to two terms in office, first by tradition, then by Constitutional Amendment. How about their parties?
two-term tradition • george washington precedent • election limits for parties • 22nd amendment • roosevelt breaks tradition
The Rise of Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding, a traditional conservative, engineered a prodigious rise from obscure local newspaper man to national politician in a very short period of time.
warren gamaliel harding • election of 1920 • worst presidents in american history • woodrow wilson • progressive republicans
Warren G. Harding, a traditional conservative, engineered a prodigious rise from obscure local newspaper man to national politician in a very short period of time.
warren gamaliel harding • election of 1920 • worst presidents in american history • woodrow wilson • progressive republicans
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS: DEVIATIONS FROM TRADITION, PART I
Although most Presidential inaugurations follow the established traditions and customs, some have deviated significantly. Some have taken place in different places, on dates other than the one designated by the Contitution, and been presided over by officials other than the Chief Justice. We will examine these variations from the norm.
president • inauguration • washington • jefferson • madison
Although most Presidential inaugurations follow the established traditions and customs, some have deviated significantly. Some have taken place in different places, on dates other than the one designated by the Contitution, and been presided over by officials other than the Chief Justice. We will examine these variations from the norm.
president • inauguration • washington • jefferson • madison
FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART IV
The conclusion in the series of articles about Presidents in the military, this article looks at the Presidents this century, starting with the Spanish American War through World War II and into Viet Nam. Many of the recent Presidents served in the navy in World War II.
army • navy • spanish-american war • world war i • world war ii
The conclusion in the series of articles about Presidents in the military, this article looks at the Presidents this century, starting with the Spanish American War through World War II and into Viet Nam. Many of the recent Presidents served in the navy in World War II.
army • navy • spanish-american war • world war i • world war ii
The Potteries of New England, Part II: Hampshire and Marblehead
Exploring the potteries of New England, from the late 18th century through the early 20th century.
pottery • american art pottery • new england pottery • bennington • marblehead pottery
Exploring the potteries of New England, from the late 18th century through the early 20th century.
pottery • american art pottery • new england pottery • bennington • marblehead pottery
25 Historic Firsts in Presidential Inaugurations
President-elect Barack Obama will join an elite group of presidents who made inaugural history when he is sworn in as the nation's first black president on Jan. 20, 2009.
barack obama • barack obama's inauguration • historic • presidential first • presidential inaugurations
President-elect Barack Obama will join an elite group of presidents who made inaugural history when he is sworn in as the nation's first black president on Jan. 20, 2009.
barack obama • barack obama's inauguration • historic • presidential first • presidential inaugurations
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