William Howard Taft Timeline

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  • Taft Born

    Taft was born in Cincinnati OH.
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    Taft's Life

  • Taft appointed Federal Circuit Judge

  • 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