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President Taft

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  • William Howard Taft was born.

    He was in born in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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    William Howard Taft's Lifespan

  • Taft was married.

    Taft was married.

    Taft married Helen Herron.

  • Appointed Federal Court Judge

    William Taft is appointed as a federal court judge.
  • Presidential Inauguration.

    Presidential Inauguration.

    On the day of his inauguration, Taft had to be pried out of the White House bathtub by his attendents.
  • The "New" Bathtub

    The "New" Bathtub

    "Big Bill" was over 300 (332) pounds and 6'2". Needing a big bathtub, he had a 7' long 41" wide tub installed that could accommodate 4 normal-sized men.

  • Taft was appointed Chief Justice of the United States.

    Taft was the only man to head two branches of the United States Government.
  • Taft Dies

    Taft Dies

    William Howard Taft died in Washington, D.C. He was buried in Arlington Cemetary, along with JFK. They were the only two presidents to be buried there.