Biography of william howard taft

William Howard Taft (Septem – March 8, ) was the 27th president of the United States from to and the tenth chief justice of the United States from to He is the only person to have held both offices. Taft was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. His father, Alphonso Taft, was a U.S. attorney general and secretary of war. William Howard Taft was the 27th president (–13) and 10th chief justice of the United States (–30). As president, Taft alienated progressive Republicans, thereby contributing to the split in Republican ranks in , to the formation of the Bull Moose Party, and to his failure to win a second term. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Biography of William Howard Taft, the twenty-seventh President of the United States ().