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William H. Taft

The 27th President of the United States, Taft also became the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after his term in office.

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William H Taft accomplishments?

he was the fatest president and got stuck in the bathtub once. he had to be removed with 50 pounds of butter. when he got out reporters were there to see him and he was naked. so William ate a burger and punched the photographer in the face.

What did Theodore roosevelt expect William Howard Taft to do as president?

William Howard Taft supported the rule of reason, which relaxed the hard line set by the Sherman Antitrust Act,.

How did president William Taft help Arizona?

He approved the constitution for Arizona to become It's own state

Did William H. Taft win any awards?

Well, honey, William H. Taft won the ultimate award - he became the President of the United States. But if you're asking about some fancy trophy or medal, then no, he didn't win any awards like that. Just the presidency, no big deal.

Compare Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and William Taft?

They were all progressive reformers, but their foreign policies were definitely comparable. Roosevelt's foreign policy was the "Big Stick Policy." Speak softly and carry a big stick; he used the American Navy as his stick. Taft's policy was "Dollar Diplomacy." This was a method of maintaining balance by having the United States invest business in other countries, so if one were to disrupt a country that had invested in, the US would supposedly step in. Finally, Wilson's foreign policy was the "Moral Diplomacy" where he tried to spread democracy to the world. In a way, all 3 policies had their "ups and downs."

In the states itself, look up Roosevelt's Square Deal and Wilson's Triple Wall of Privilege.

Did William Taft shoot someone?

No, William Taft did not shoot anyone. He served as the 27th President of the United States from 1909 to 1913 and was known for his large physique. There is no record of him being involved in any shooting incidents.

How many pounds did William Howard Taft weigh on the day he was inaugurated as the 31ST president in 1908?

Taft was most certainly over 300 pounds at his inauguration in 1909. He was the 27th US President.

How did Taft's rule of reason differ from Roosevelt's new nationalism?

The New Nationalism would back stronger government power to bust trusts, while the Rule of Reason would weaken that power.

How many presidents did William Taft swear in?

2 Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover == Two. Taft became the only President to also serve as Chief Justice, and therefore is also the only former President to swear in subsequent Presidents, giving the oath of office to both Calvin Coolidge (in 1925) and Herbert Hoover (in 1929). He still remains the only person to have led both the Executive and Judicial branches of the United States government.

Theodore Roosevelt tried to win the Republican nomination from William Howard Taft in the 1912 election because he believed that Taft?

had not lived up to his progressive ideals and had betrayed the principles of the Republican Party. Roosevelt wanted to continue his reforms and believed that he was the best candidate to do so. He formed the Progressive Party (also known as the Bull Moose Party) and ran as its candidate in the election.

Copy of High School diploma 1983?

In order to get a copy of your high school diploma from 1983, you will need to visit with the high school in which you graduated from. They are the only people who would have such documents.

What led to William Taft's death?

He was very overweight, and also had problems sleeping at night. Even though he finally did lose about 80 pounds after he left the White House, his poor eating habits over the years undoubtedly took their toll and contributed to his death.

What was William H Taft's favorite music?

Taft was tone deaf and could not hear music. He had to be nudged when the national anthem was played.

How did President Wilson built upon the diplomacy of Roosevelt and Taft by adding his own?

conviction that justice, democracy, and Christian morality should guide foreign policy.

What was the middle name of the wife of the 27th president of the US?

The wife of the 27th president of the US (William H. Taft) was Helen "Nellie" Taft.

Who was William Tafts wife?

William Howard Taft's wife was Helen (Nellie) Herron.