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William Taft. 27 president 1909-1913 Martha W. Introduction. Born : September 15 in Cincinnati , Ohio Died : March 8 Date Elected : March 4 Political Party : Republican Interesting Fact : Fattest President. Early Life . Parents: Louise and Alphonos
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William Taft 27 president 1909-1913 Martha W.
Introduction • Born : September 15 in Cincinnati , Ohio • Died : March 8 • Date Elected : March 4 • Political Party : Republican • Interesting Fact : Fattest President
Early Life • Parents: Louise and Alphonos • 2 brothers Henry and Horace 1 sister Frances and 2 half brothers Charles Peter. • Had many friends • large family • Dad was successful judge served President Ulysses S. Grants • He was teased because he was heavy and they called him “Lubber” • Very smart went to Yale and worked hard and he said all this hard work will pay off
Family Life • He married Helen “Nellie” Herron in 1886 June 19 • Had 3 children 2 boys 1 girl • Names Robert born 1889,Helen born 1891 and Charles born 1897 • Enjoyed work and after graduating from Yale he decided to be a lawyer!
The Election • Running mate James S. Sherman • Democrat William Jennings Bryan and his running mate John W. Kern • Easily won election
Significant Events in Presidentcy • Lawyer was a big part of his life because he was going to stick to it for a long time
Interesting Facts • He went to Yale one of the top best • Was a lawyer • Was born 1857 September 15 Cincinnati, Ohio • Died 1930 March 8
Works Cited • Fact Monster.com • Rumsch, BreAnn. William Taft: 27th President of the United States. 2009.