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William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 – March 8, 1930) was the 27th president of the United States, serving from 1909 to 1913, and the tenth chief justice of the United States, serving from 1921 to 1930. He is the only person to have held both offices.
Presidency of William Howard Taft collected news and commentary at The New York Times; Other. William Howard Taft: A Resource Guide from the Library of Congress; Extensive essay on William Howard Taft and shorter essays on each member of his cabinet and the First Lady – Miller Center of Public Affairs
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June 25 - Taft signs the Federal Corrupt Practices Act, the Mann Act, and the Postal Savings Bank Act into law. June 27 - Robert A. Taft accidentally strikes a pedestrian with his car. President Taft offers compensation in addition to covering medical expenses. [21] July 2 - Taft sets aside nearly 8.5 million acres as federal land in Alaska. [22]
Listed below are executive orders numbered 1051–1743 and presidential proclamations signed by United States President William Howard Taft (1909–1913). He issued 724 executive orders. [8] His executive orders are also listed on Wikisource, along with his presidential proclamations. Signature of William Howard Taft
In the speech, Taft discussed the success of the fourth Pan-American Conference. In terms of foreign policy, the President mentioned that special efforts should be undertaken to ensure continued American dominance of commerce abroad. President Taft also discusses the effectiveness of the Court of the Hague by saying: [2]
In the speech Taft discussed various foreign policy events of the time. Notably his address contained mention of the International Opium Commission , and global progress to curb opium. Also notable in the address was that exports from America reached $2 Billion for the first time in history.