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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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How do you become Chief Justice?

The Chief Justice is nominated by the US President with the "advice and consent" of the Senate after a sitting Chief Justice dies, retires, or is impeached.

When the new Chief Justice is someone already sitting on the bench as an Associate Justice, his or her promotion is referred to an an "elevation," rather than an "appointment."

Why did they support or oppose Taft?

There are many reasons why someone would support or oppose President Taft. Many opposed or supported him based on his party representation for example.

How did Wilson act more in line with Dollar Diplomacy than Missionary Diplomacy elsewhere in Latin America?

The dollar diplomacy was more straight forward, he didn't need to look for excuses to take actions whereas with the missionary diplomacy he had to wait for an excuse in which he used US sailors getting arrested tampico. Even though they were released soon after Wilson still took advantage of it and used it and more then 200 Mexicans died and 18 Americans. this had brought Mexico and the US close to war.

What were William Howard Taft's characteristics?

had little taste for politics. pleasant personality. was a judge at heart.

What reforms did William Taft achieve?

President Taft continued policies Roosevelt started. Most important the anti-trust policies. He had 90 Anti-trust suits. He passes the Mann-Elkins Act, that regulated the telephone and telegram companies. He established the Department of Labor and A Children's Bureau.

What was unusual about the election of 1912?

The election of 1912 was important because of Roosevelt's challenges to Taft. Roosevelt felt as if Taft was too conservative and not progressive enough, and this marked a change in American history.

Why did Theodore Roosevelt warn William Howard Taft to stay away from tariff reform?

Roosevelt knew tariff reform was the wedge that could divide the Eastern establishment wing of the party, which wanted higher tariffs and greater protection, from the Wester progressives, who wanted lower tariffs and freer markets. Teddy had known how to lead progressively and "drag" the conservatives along with him, but any subsequent president who empowered the political machinations of Congress, where the establishment was in majority, to play with tariff reform (which has so many complexities a raised tariff could be politically "disguised" to look like a lowered tariff), would be giving away the fulcrum position and diminishing his ability to galvanize progressive action -- not to mention risking an actual rift in the party (which indeed is exactly what happened, when Roosevelt himself decided to run against Taft in 1912 under the banner of the new Progressive Republican, or "Bull Moose," Party).

Did William Howard Taft get stuck in a tub?

There has never been anyone to actually say 'yes' or 'no' on whether President Taft got stuck in a bathtub in the White House. The urban legend was given credence however when the President had a new extra wide tub installed at the White House.

Was William Howard Taft killed while he was president?

No. He died after leaving the Presidency. The Four Presidents who were killed while in office were: Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John Kennedy.

Who was William H Taft's mother?

William Howard Taft's mother was Louise Torrey Taft. His father was Alphonso Taft. Neither lived to see him as President.

When did William Howard Taft graduate college?

Taft went to Woodward High School from 1870 to 1874, graduating second in his class.

How do you describe William Taft?

it brought lawsuits against many corporations

What actors and actresses appeared in Inauguration of President William H. Taft - 1909?

The cast of President Theodore Roosevelt - 1904 includes: Theodore Roosevelt as himself

How many states have the presidents come from?

Twenty-one different US States have been the birthplace of a US Presidents, as follows, in order:

Virginia

Massachusetts

South Carolina

North Carolina

New York

New Hampshire

Pennsylvania

Kentucky

Ohio

Vermont

New Jersey

Iowa

Missouri

Texas

California

Nebraska

Georgia

Illinois

Arkansas

Connecticut

Hawaii

No president has actually lived in South Carolina, Vermont, Iowa ,Nebraska or Hawaii as an adult. Louisiana, Indiana and Michigan were each the adult home of a future president.

Is William Howard Taft university DETC accredited?

Yes. WHTU is accredited by DETC (distance education and training council) a national accreditation agency recognized by the DOE (department of education) and the CHEA (council for higher education accreditation). However, US National Accreditation is not as highly regarded as Regional Accreditation, probably because NA accredits distance schools whereas RA accredits traditional bricks and mortar schools. With that said, there are schools like the University of Phoenix that are RA accredited (and very expensive) that should not automatically garner more respect simply because they are RA.

How many time was meterologest jerry Taft married?

He is married to Shana Taft. He first met Shana in high school, and they got married a year or so after their graduation.

How many votes did William H. Taft have to win for priesedent?

William Taft won the 1908 presidential election defeating William J. Bryan. In the 1908 presidential election William Taft received 321 electoral votes and William Bryan received 162 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Taft 7,676,258 and Bryan 6,406,801.