William Howard Taft became the Chief Justice after he left the presidency.
The vice-president of the US normally presides over the senate, including impeachment trials. In the special case that the president is impeached, the Chief Justice of the US presides over the trial.
William Howard Taft President 1909-1913 Chief Justice 1921-1930
Chief Justice of the United States - John Roberts
The Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court is chosen by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. There is no specific constitutional requirement for the selection of the Chief Justice, but historically, the President has chosen the most senior member of the Court. Once confirmed, the Chief Justice serves in that role for life or until they choose to retire.
William Howard Taft is the only person in US History to serve as both President of the United States and and a member of the US Supreme Court.In 1921, President Warren G. Harding nominated Taft to replace Chief Justice Edward Douglas White, who had died in office. The Senate confirmed his nomination in a secret vote by a margin of 60-4. Taft presided over the Court until 1930, when he was forced to retire due to ill health.
William Howard Taft was the only person to serve in both offices. He was US President from 1909-1913, and Chief Justice from 1921-1930.
That would be William Howard Taft, who was not just a Justice, but the Chief Justice.
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The Chief Justice of the US does nothing special in the election process. By tradition, he administers the presidential oath when the president takes office.
No. John Marshall is best known as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, and perhaps the most influential justice in the history of the Supreme Court. He was appointed by President John Adams, and presided over the Court from 1801-1835. The only man to serve as both US President and Chief Justice was William Howard Taft, who was the 27th President, from 1909-1913, and the 10th Chief Justice, from 1921-1930.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
He became the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court.
William Howard Taft was US President from 1909-1913 and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1921-1930.
William Howard Taft was elected President in 1908, and served a single term in the White House, from 1909-1913. He was laterappointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, which he presided over from 1921 until 1930.Taft is the only person who was both President and Chief Justice of the United States.
The vice-president of the US normally presides over the senate, including impeachment trials. In the special case that the president is impeached, the Chief Justice of the US presides over the trial.
Chief Justice Warren Burger (1969-1986) presided over the court during President Ford's administration.