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William Howard Taft biography
Where was William Howard Taft born?
in Pittsburgh
in Nashville
in Kansas City
in Cincinnati
True or false?
Taft family was very rich and influental, which helped young William achieve his goals.
True or false?
He was born on September 15, 1857.
True or false?
He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws.
True or false?
He had 4 children.
True or false?
He was president of the United States twice.
Who was Nellie?
Taft's wife
Taft's first daughter.
Taft's beloved dog
Taft's mother
Which year did Taft take office as Secretary of War?
William Taft was the 27th President of the United States.
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When he was born?
on February 11, 1859
on May 8, 1854
on October 27, 1861
on September 15, 1857
Where did Taft taught international law?
the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis
the School of Law at University of California-Berkeley
the School of Law at New York University
the Law School at Yale University
the Law School at Yale University
He was a:
Republican
Democrat
How many electoral votes did Taft get in 1908 elections?
268
321
298
358
Who was his opponent in 1908 elections?
William Jennings Bryan
Alton B. Parker
John W. Davis
James M. Cox
Match date to the event.
1886
Taft's wedding
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1896
he became dean and professor at Cincinnati Law School
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1909
he became president of the United States
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1921
he became Chief Justice of the United States
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1930
William Howard Taft died
What serious illness did his wife suffer from in 1909?
stroke
cancer
cholera
smallpox
What piece of Washington D.C.'s urban infrastructure was named after President Taft to honor his walking tours of the city?
bridge
riverfront
alley
park
What is the best way to describe President Taft?
wealthiest US President
smartest US President
tallest US President
heaviest US President
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