Articles related to "William Howard Taft"
The Life of William Howard Taft
An effective administrator, but a poor politician, William Howard Taft spent his term as President caught in a battle between Progressives and Conservatives.
the life of william howard taft • the 27th president of the united states • william howard taft yale university • william howard taft president mckinley • taft the philippines
An effective administrator, but a poor politician, William Howard Taft spent his term as President caught in a battle between Progressives and Conservatives.
the life of william howard taft • the 27th president of the united states • william howard taft yale university • william howard taft president mckinley • taft the philippines
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 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
Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft
The friendship between TR and Taft succumbed not only to the split between Republican regulars and progressives, but also to personality differences.
theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • republican party • conservation • payne-aldrich tariff bill
The friendship between TR and Taft succumbed not only to the split between Republican regulars and progressives, but also to personality differences.
theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • republican party • conservation • payne-aldrich tariff bill
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
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 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
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
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
Celebrating Lincoln as a Lawyer
Honest Abe's skills as a lawyer should not go unnoticed. In writing the Emancipation Proclamation, he used those skills to make it binding and prevent court challenge
abe lincoln • emancipation proclamation • lincoln bicentennial • honest abe. lawyers • skills
Honest Abe's skills as a lawyer should not go unnoticed. In writing the Emancipation Proclamation, he used those skills to make it binding and prevent court challenge
abe lincoln • emancipation proclamation • lincoln bicentennial • honest abe. lawyers • skills
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
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
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 from the GOP
In 1872 and 1912, a liberal or progressive faction of the Republican party broke away to organize their own party and nominate a candidate for president.
third parties • gop • republican party • liberal republicans • progressives
In 1872 and 1912, a liberal or progressive faction of the Republican party broke away to organize their own party and nominate a candidate for president.
third parties • gop • republican party • liberal republicans • progressives
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
A TALE OF TWO TICKETS, PART II
During the Civil War, The Republicans joined with the pro-war Democrats to create the National Union Party, a coalition party. Their choice for Vice President helped them win the election, but created serious problems when he became President after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
lincoln • johnson • radical • republican • democrat
During the Civil War, The Republicans joined with the pro-war Democrats to create the National Union Party, a coalition party. Their choice for Vice President helped them win the election, but created serious problems when he became President after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
lincoln • johnson • radical • republican • democrat
American Presidents
This article will help students to learn the names and order and dates of office of American Presidents, as well as facts about the office of President.
american presidents • election process • united states presidents • presidents of united states • election
This article will help students to learn the names and order and dates of office of American Presidents, as well as facts about the office of President.
american presidents • election process • united states presidents • presidents of united states • election
College Education and American Presidents
Most American Presidents received college degrees from predominantly Northeastern institutions like Harvard, but several never attended or dropped out.
college education and american presidents • presidents that dropped out of college • presidents never attending college • presidents that attended harvard • where presidents went to school
Most American Presidents received college degrees from predominantly Northeastern institutions like Harvard, but several never attended or dropped out.
college education and american presidents • presidents that dropped out of college • presidents never attending college • presidents that attended harvard • where presidents went to school
Ghosts of Hotel Colorado
Hotel Colorado, in the Rocky Mountain town of Glenwood Springs, is a historic destination with fine amenities, legendary thermal spa treatments and ghosts of the past.
glenwood springs colorado • rocky mountains • ghost stories • historic haunted hotels • healing thermal waters
Hotel Colorado, in the Rocky Mountain town of Glenwood Springs, is a historic destination with fine amenities, legendary thermal spa treatments and ghosts of the past.
glenwood springs colorado • rocky mountains • ghost stories • historic haunted hotels • healing thermal waters
Key West Lighthouse One of the Oldest In Nation
Touring Key West Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters gives you a rare glimpse into Key West's history. And kids shouldn't miss climbing 80 feet up to the observation deck!
key west light house • henry flagler • ernest hemingway • stella maris • overseas railway
Touring Key West Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters gives you a rare glimpse into Key West's history. And kids shouldn't miss climbing 80 feet up to the observation deck!
key west light house • henry flagler • ernest hemingway • stella maris • overseas railway
Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most well-known and best loved monuments in the country. Few people, however, know its complex history.
lincoln memorial • abraham lincoln • dedication of lincoln memorial • construction of lincoln memorial • gettysburg address
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most well-known and best loved monuments in the country. Few people, however, know its complex history.
lincoln memorial • abraham lincoln • dedication of lincoln memorial • construction of lincoln memorial • gettysburg address
The Politics of Woody Guthrie
It's true, the writer of "This Land is Your Land" was actually a dedicated Communist. Read on for more about the politics of America's greatest folk singer.
woody guthrie • woody guthrie politics • woody guthrie communism • politics woody guthrie • guthrie woody
It's true, the writer of "This Land is Your Land" was actually a dedicated Communist. Read on for more about the politics of America's greatest folk singer.
woody guthrie • woody guthrie politics • woody guthrie communism • politics woody guthrie • guthrie woody
They were Earth's purist children - young and fair
The worst fire in New York history
new york • fire • riverboat • sidewheeler • general slocum
The worst fire in New York history
new york • fire • riverboat • sidewheeler • general slocum
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
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
Funny, Profound U.S. President Quotes & Sayings
When the U.S. president speaks, everyone listens. On this President's Day, let's take a fun look at some of the best and worst quotes from the men who've held the office.
president • quotes • sayings • funny • profound
When the U.S. president speaks, everyone listens. On this President's Day, let's take a fun look at some of the best and worst quotes from the men who've held the office.
president • quotes • sayings • funny • profound
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
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
Presidential Trivia
Little known or rarely heard of facts about the United States Presidents.
fun facts about u.s. presidents • presidential trivia • little known facts about the presidents • nobel prize winning presidents • pulitzer prize winning presidents
Little known or rarely heard of facts about the United States Presidents.
fun facts about u.s. presidents • presidential trivia • little known facts about the presidents • nobel prize winning presidents • pulitzer prize winning presidents
RE-ELECTED RUNNING-MATES
It is rare that the team of President and Vice President is re-elected. Only eight times in our history have both people been re-elected together for a second term, six of those times have been in this century, and four of them in the last half-century. In this article, we examine this growing trend.
president • vice president • electoral vote • popular vote • washington
It is rare that the team of President and Vice President is re-elected. Only eight times in our history have both people been re-elected together for a second term, six of those times have been in this century, and four of them in the last half-century. In this article, we examine this growing trend.
president • vice president • electoral vote • popular vote • washington
Roosevelt's Second Term 1905 - 1909
Beginning a new term in office, Teddy Roosevelt pushed for programs to protect the food supply, address worker problems, and promote environmental conservation.
roosevelt's second term • progressivism and teddy roosevelt • roosevelt and the square deal • square deal • conservation and teddy roosevelt
Beginning a new term in office, Teddy Roosevelt pushed for programs to protect the food supply, address worker problems, and promote environmental conservation.
roosevelt's second term • progressivism and teddy roosevelt • roosevelt and the square deal • square deal • conservation and teddy roosevelt
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 FREE SOIL CAMPAIGN OF 1848
This past election was not the first time a "third party" candidate changed the outcome of the election. It happened over one hundred and fifty years ago. See how the Barnburners burned the Democratic Party before the Civil War.
van buren • lewis cass • senator • president • vice president
This past election was not the first time a "third party" candidate changed the outcome of the election. It happened over one hundred and fifty years ago. See how the Barnburners burned the Democratic Party before the Civil War.
van buren • lewis cass • senator • president • vice president
The Life of Theodore Roosevelt
Following the assassination of President William McKinley in 1900, Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest president in American history to that point.
the life of theodore roosevelt • the 26th president of the united states • theodore roosevelt's early years • theodore roosevelt new york city • theodore roosevelt wife and mother died same day
Following the assassination of President William McKinley in 1900, Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest president in American history to that point.
the life of theodore roosevelt • the 26th president of the united states • theodore roosevelt's early years • theodore roosevelt new york city • theodore roosevelt wife and mother died same day
The Siberian Mammoth of UVA
The King of Beasts on the grounds of the University of Virginia in the late 1940s was a shaggy Siberian mammoth.
siberian mammoth of uva • mammoth was elephant on steroids • tusks formidable weapons • taft called brooks hall majestic ugliness • edgar allan poe's macabre stories
The King of Beasts on the grounds of the University of Virginia in the late 1940s was a shaggy Siberian mammoth.
siberian mammoth of uva • mammoth was elephant on steroids • tusks formidable weapons • taft called brooks hall majestic ugliness • edgar allan poe's macabre stories
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
U.S. Presidents Fact Sheet
Who was the 39th president of the U.S.? What party did John Quincy Adams represent? Find out many answers you need to know about the Presidents of the U.S.
u.s. presidents • united states presidents • facts about presidents • news for kids • presidents wives
Who was the 39th president of the U.S.? What party did John Quincy Adams represent? Find out many answers you need to know about the Presidents of the U.S.
u.s. presidents • united states presidents • facts about presidents • news for kids • presidents wives
PRESIDENTIAL FEUDS, PART I
Although the most exclusive "club" in American politics, not all of those who have lived in the White House have gotten along with each other. In fact, some have engaged in famous feuds. In this article, we examine the first two of these, and it is interesting to note that both included an Adams, John and his son John Quincy.
adams • jefferson • jackson • president • election
Although the most exclusive "club" in American politics, not all of those who have lived in the White House have gotten along with each other. In fact, some have engaged in famous feuds. In this article, we examine the first two of these, and it is interesting to note that both included an Adams, John and his son John Quincy.
adams • jefferson • jackson • president • election
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
Speaking Judicially
Thoughts about a First Amendment case pending before the High Court, that addresses how far a candidate for judicial office can go (or will go) to win the seat. Necessary for voters to be in the know, or is speech taking a back seat to judical independence?...
supreme court • first amendment
Thoughts about a First Amendment case pending before the High Court, that addresses how far a candidate for judicial office can go (or will go) to win the seat. Necessary for voters to be in the know, or is speech taking a back seat to judical independence?...
supreme court • first amendment
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
THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF WARREN HARDING
Rumors still circulate about how President Warren Harding really died. With the scandals, corruption, and other mysterious deaths connected to his administration, the rumors seem somewhat credible. Did his wife really kill him?
president • harding • impeachment • forbes • cramer
Rumors still circulate about how President Warren Harding really died. With the scandals, corruption, and other mysterious deaths connected to his administration, the rumors seem somewhat credible. Did his wife really kill him?
president • harding • impeachment • forbes • cramer
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
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