William Howard Taft

27th President of the United States

Personal Information

Born
9/15/1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio
Died
3/8/1930 in Washington, D.C.(Age 72)
Burial Location
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

Term in Office

Party
Republican
Years
1909 - 1913
Running Mate
James S. Sherman
Age When Elected
51

Significant Events

Antitrust Policy

5/15/1911

Broke up major monopolies, including Standard Oil.

Income Tax Amendment

2/3/1913

The 16th Amendment, allowing Congress to levy an income tax, was ratified.