President Taft
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Come see what Taft did each week of his presidency 1909-1913.
Follow each day of his presidency at https://taftwhitehouse.substack.com/
Follow each day of his presidency at https://taftwhitehouse.substack.com/
Last week in the Taft Administration (116 years ago):
The U.S. is becoming hostile to the Nicaraguan government, blaming them for the death of 2 Americans.
Taft also spoke about the atrocities of President Zelaya who responded by saying the U.S. is breaking international law.
The U.S. is becoming hostile to the Nicaraguan government, blaming them for the death of 2 Americans.
Taft also spoke about the atrocities of President Zelaya who responded by saying the U.S. is breaking international law.
December 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Last week in the Taft Administration (116 years ago):
The U.S. is becoming hostile to the Nicaraguan government, blaming them for the death of 2 Americans.
Taft also spoke about the atrocities of President Zelaya who responded by saying the U.S. is breaking international law.
The U.S. is becoming hostile to the Nicaraguan government, blaming them for the death of 2 Americans.
Taft also spoke about the atrocities of President Zelaya who responded by saying the U.S. is breaking international law.
Taft and Vice President Sherman are in Middletown, CT today to see Dr. Shanklin, the new president of Wesleyan University.
In Taft’s speech he notes his "desire to increase every class in a university" although doing so would put a burden on schools to increase their funding.
In Taft’s speech he notes his "desire to increase every class in a university" although doing so would put a burden on schools to increase their funding.
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Taft and Vice President Sherman are in Middletown, CT today to see Dr. Shanklin, the new president of Wesleyan University.
In Taft’s speech he notes his "desire to increase every class in a university" although doing so would put a burden on schools to increase their funding.
In Taft’s speech he notes his "desire to increase every class in a university" although doing so would put a burden on schools to increase their funding.
Taft took part in a parade through the streets of Seattle ending back at the Worlds Fair to review the live stock parade.
He then left the fair to enjoy an afternoon of golf before leaving for Tacoma via a yacht.
He then left the fair to enjoy an afternoon of golf before leaving for Tacoma via a yacht.
October 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Taft took part in a parade through the streets of Seattle ending back at the Worlds Fair to review the live stock parade.
He then left the fair to enjoy an afternoon of golf before leaving for Tacoma via a yacht.
He then left the fair to enjoy an afternoon of golf before leaving for Tacoma via a yacht.
Today Taft went golfing
September 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Today Taft went golfing
This morning (in 1909) Taft arrived in Milwaukee. He was driven through the city, stopping to make speeches along the way and at his final stop at the fairgrounds. Taft then got back on the train to travel to La Crosse and later Winona.
September 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
This morning (in 1909) Taft arrived in Milwaukee. He was driven through the city, stopping to make speeches along the way and at his final stop at the fairgrounds. Taft then got back on the train to travel to La Crosse and later Winona.
The honoring of Orville and Wilbur Wright has begun in Dayton, OH (Taft chose Ohio for the site over New York). One banner during the opening ceremony said "They're the right Mr. Wrights all right."
June 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The honoring of Orville and Wilbur Wright has begun in Dayton, OH (Taft chose Ohio for the site over New York). One banner during the opening ceremony said "They're the right Mr. Wrights all right."
In Charlotte, President Taft sat in attendance of a parade in his honor. At around 1:30 pm one of the electric wires was damaged by a float causing a loud explosion. Taft was in awe by the spectacle.
May 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
In Charlotte, President Taft sat in attendance of a parade in his honor. At around 1:30 pm one of the electric wires was damaged by a float causing a loud explosion. Taft was in awe by the spectacle.
Today, President Taft has bought a 1300 lb. horse from the Fassifern farm
April 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Today, President Taft has bought a 1300 lb. horse from the Fassifern farm
The House has ended debate on Taft's tariff bill. Despite holding a large majority in the chamber, GOP leaders had to convince members before calling the vote.
Amendments can still be added by the end of the week.
Amendments can still be added by the end of the week.
April 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The House has ended debate on Taft's tariff bill. Despite holding a large majority in the chamber, GOP leaders had to convince members before calling the vote.
Amendments can still be added by the end of the week.
Amendments can still be added by the end of the week.
With disagreements emerging between the presidents, Theodore Roosevelt has left for Africa.
Before he set sail the former president gave Taft a gold pencil with the words "Good-bye and good luck" inscribed.
Before he set sail the former president gave Taft a gold pencil with the words "Good-bye and good luck" inscribed.
March 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
With disagreements emerging between the presidents, Theodore Roosevelt has left for Africa.
Before he set sail the former president gave Taft a gold pencil with the words "Good-bye and good luck" inscribed.
Before he set sail the former president gave Taft a gold pencil with the words "Good-bye and good luck" inscribed.
The GOP is fighting on who the Speaker of the House will be. Taft endorsed current speaker Cannon, who many hate for his dictatorial control.
But former President Roosevelt is arguing against him in The Outlook, a weekly publication, where he serves as editor.
But former President Roosevelt is arguing against him in The Outlook, a weekly publication, where he serves as editor.
March 14, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The GOP is fighting on who the Speaker of the House will be. Taft endorsed current speaker Cannon, who many hate for his dictatorial control.
But former President Roosevelt is arguing against him in The Outlook, a weekly publication, where he serves as editor.
But former President Roosevelt is arguing against him in The Outlook, a weekly publication, where he serves as editor.
Taft is inaugurated 116 years ago today.
The oath was performed in the senate due to a blizzard. "I knew it would be a cold day when I was made president"
Chief Justice Fuller misstated the oath saying to "execute the Constitution" instead of executing "the office of President".
The oath was performed in the senate due to a blizzard. "I knew it would be a cold day when I was made president"
Chief Justice Fuller misstated the oath saying to "execute the Constitution" instead of executing "the office of President".
March 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Taft is inaugurated 116 years ago today.
The oath was performed in the senate due to a blizzard. "I knew it would be a cold day when I was made president"
Chief Justice Fuller misstated the oath saying to "execute the Constitution" instead of executing "the office of President".
The oath was performed in the senate due to a blizzard. "I knew it would be a cold day when I was made president"
Chief Justice Fuller misstated the oath saying to "execute the Constitution" instead of executing "the office of President".