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William Howard Taft The Man of the Hour

William Howard Taft The Man of the Hour

Davis, Oscar King

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Presidents & Heads of State20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162777427
ISBN13: 9781162777429
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 408
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
William Howard Taft: The Man of the Hour is a biography of the 27th President of the United States, written by Oscar King Davis. The book provides a detailed account of Taft's life, from his childhood in Ohio to his presidency and beyond. Davis covers Taft's education at Yale and his early career as a lawyer and judge, as well as his time as Governor-General of the Philippines and Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt. The book also delves into Taft's personal life, including his marriage to Helen Herron and his relationships with his family and friends. Throughout the book, Davis explores Taft's political beliefs and policies, including his support of progressive reforms such as the income tax and the creation of the Department of Labor. The biography concludes with Taft's post-presidential career as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and his legacy as a statesman and jurist. Overall, William Howard Taft: The Man of the Hour offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most important leaders.1908. His biography and his views on the great questions of today. The Control of Railroads and Corporations; The National Currency; The Tariff; The Rights of Labor and Capital, etc., etc. With the Platform of the Republican Party, and a Sketch of the Nominee for Vice President. Including a chapter by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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