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William Howard Taft. The Heaviest President By B B OMC Grade 6. Family Life. His Mother was Louisia Maria Torrey Taft His father was Alphonso Taft His wife was Helen Herron His Children were Robert Taft, Helon Taft, and Charles Taft. Education and Professions.
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William Howard Taft The Heaviest President By B B OMC Grade 6
Family Life • His Mother was Louisia Maria Torrey Taft • His father was Alphonso Taft • His wife was Helen Herron • His Children were Robert Taft, Helon Taft, and Charles Taft
Education and Professions • Attended Yale College and Cincinnati Law School • He was a judge in the Ohio Superior Court • U.S. Solicitor General • Governor of the Philippines • Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
Occurrences From 1908-1912 • Vice President was James S. Sherman • Comet Halley visible from earth • Robert Fowler sets a record for world marathon • U.S. issues first Lincoln Penny
William H. Taft • Was known as the plumpest president • “Enthusiasm for a cause warps judgment” • He had a special bathtub installed in the white house so he could fit inside it • Made $75,000 a year. • He weighed 350 pounds
My Reflection I believe that William Howard Taft was a very unique president. He was the largest president. He will live on forever in American History.
Sources • www.brainyquotes.com • www.whitehouse.gov • www.POTUS.com