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Taft Born
Taft was born in Cincinnati OH. -
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Taft's Life
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Taft appointed Federal Circuit Judge
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Went to Philippines as chief civil administrator
Sent by President McKinley. He improved the economy,built schools,roads and allowed people to somewhat particpate in government. -
Secretary of War
Taft was named secretary of war by President Roosevelt. -
Nominated by Republican Convention
After President Roosevelt wanted Taft to be his successor. -
Taft Elected
He was president from 1909 to 1913. -
Nominated by Republican Convention Again
Taft was renominated by the Republican Convention. A lined with progressive party. Lost to Woodrow Wilson. -
Yale Law Professor
After the presidency Taft worked at Yale until he was made a Chief Justice by President Harding. -
Chief Justice
Taft work as a chief justice until his death in 1930 -
Taft's Death