Patricia Standing By William Howard Taft National Historic Site Sign
William Howard Taft was born September 15, 1857 in Cincinnati to Alphonso and Louise Taft. He attended public school in Cincinnati. He attended Yale University and graduated second in his class in 1878. He then attended the University of Cincinnati Law School and graduated in 1880. After graduation from law school he worked for the Cincinnati Commercial as a legal reporter for a year and then 1881 to 1882 he served as Assistant Prosecutor for Hamilton County, Ohio.. Also in 1882 he was the Collector of Internal Revenue for Ohio's first District. From 1885 to 1897 he was Assistant Solicitor, Hamilton County, Ohio. In `1886 he married Helen " Nellie " Herron and they moved to their home on McMillan Street in Cincinnati. He was judge on the Ohio Supreme Court 1887 to 1890 and U. S. Solicitor General from 1890 to 1892. As a Judge on the Sixth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals from 1892 to 1900 he attempted to make reforms to the judicial system. On this court he ruled on patent rights and earned a reputation for strict interpretation of the law. Next he became the Dean of the Cincinnati Law School where he promoted the growth of the school and funded the Circuit Court Library. His career now shifted to work overseas when he became President of the U. S. Philippine Commission 1890 to 1891 and then First Civil Governor of the Philippines. In this position, 1901 to 1904, he established a modern government and institutions and replaced military rule.He was loved by the Philippine people. Now in 1904 to 1908 he returns to the United States and fills several positions. such as The U. S. Secretary of War and a close advisor to President Roosevelt and heads up the Panama Canal Commission. The canal project was behind schedule and way over budget and his administrative and organizational skills turned the project around. In 1906 he became The Provisional Governor of Cuba. He was President of the United States of America from 1909 to 1913. After leaving the Presidency he moved on to become Professor of Constitutional Law at Yale University in 1913 and served there until 1921. Also, during this period he was President of the League to Enforce Peace which was a forerunner of the League of Nations. For two years during this time he was co-chairman of the National War Labor Board. In 1921 he became Chief Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court where he served until 1930 when he retired. He died in Washington, D.C. on March 6, 1930.
Alphonso and Louise saw to it that their children received good educations and in the family tradition of hard work, fair play and public service. Taft's mother especially took the attitude in raising children that it is what the parents are and not what they do in reference to them which makes the biggest impression on their lives. Evenings were spent most of the time in the large polar reading and playing games. Alphonso was an avid book collector and they often spent time in the evenings discussing books they had read and in particularly what the meaning of the book was.
Alphonso and Louise saw to it that their children received good educations and in the family tradition of hard work, fair play and public service. Taft's mother especially took the attitude in raising children that it is what the parents are and not what they do in reference to them which makes the biggest impression on their lives. Evenings were spent most of the time in the large polar reading and playing games. Alphonso was an avid book collector and they often spent time in the evenings discussing books they had read and in particularly what the meaning of the book was.
President William Howard Taft National Historic Site Welcome Center
Welcome Center.The Words Below The Ceiling Are " Individual Liberty Cannot Exist
Unless It Is Modified By Respect To The Right Of Others And All Obey The Law ".
William Howard Taft , 1916.
Unless It Is Modified By Respect To The Right Of Others And All Obey The Law ".
William Howard Taft , 1916.
Grandpa Bill Standing Beside Life Like Figure Of President William Howard Taft. Is It My Imagination Or Do I Look Small Standing Beside Him.
This Is A Robot Of Charlie Phelps Taft Youngest Son Of President Taft. He Is Sitting By
A River Fishing And If You Push A Button He Will Tell You All Sorts Of Tales About The Family. The Back End Of The Car You See Is An AMC Matador.
In the welcome center we watched a short video about President Taft then a National Park Service Guide took us to tour the house. The first part was a guided tour and then we were left to look at more of the house on our own.
A River Fishing And If You Push A Button He Will Tell You All Sorts Of Tales About The Family. The Back End Of The Car You See Is An AMC Matador.
In the welcome center we watched a short video about President Taft then a National Park Service Guide took us to tour the house. The first part was a guided tour and then we were left to look at more of the house on our own.
Entrance To William Howard Taft's Boyhood Home
William Howard Taft's Boyhood Home
Rear Entrance Of William Howard Taft's Boyhood Home
Plaque About Robert Alphonso Taft Son Of William Howard Taft
Bust Of Robert Alphonso Taft
Plaque About Robert Alphonso Taft Son Of William Howard Taft
Information About William Howard Taft's Far East Diplomatic Mission
Enlargement Of Information About William Howard Taft's Far East Diplomatic Mission
Enlargement Of Information About William Howard Taft's Far East Diplomatic Mission
Information About William Howard Taft's Diplomatic Mission To Japan
Enlargement Of Information About William Howard Taft's Diplomatic Mission To Japan
Enlargement Of Information About William Howard Taft's Diplomatic Mission To Japan
Enlargement Of Information About William Howard Taft's Diplomatic Mission To Philippines
Fireplace In Childhood Home Of William Howard Taft.The Picture Tiles Or Story Panels Around The Fireplace Are Actually Scenes From Numerous Children's Stories. Books
Were Very Expensive And These Tiles Were Used As Aids In Remembering The
Stories To Tell The Children. I suspect you will be able to pick out a couple of stories.
Were Very Expensive And These Tiles Were Used As Aids In Remembering The
Stories To Tell The Children. I suspect you will be able to pick out a couple of stories.
Story Panels Around Fireplace In Childhood Home Of William Howard Taft
Story Panels Around Fireplace In Childhood Home Of William Howard Taft
Story Panels Around Fireplace In Childhood Home Of William Howard Taft
Story Panels Around Fireplace In Childhood Home Of William Howard Taft
This Crib Was Used For William Howard Taft And His Siblings.
Fire Box In Children's Room.
Lounge
Bedroom. The Guide Is Waiting For Us To Join The Group.
Part Of Office/Library
Part Of Office/Library. Alphonso Wanted A Good Library So He Spent About Two And One Half Months Salary To Buy Books Some Of Them Shown Here.
Our Guide Is Busy Answering Questions Of the Three Children That Were with Us ( Along With Their Mother ). The Little Boy Was Asking Some Good Questions Which I Suspect
The Guide Had Not Heard Before. You Will See Plenty Of The Back Of Their Heads As They Seemed To Be In Front Of Me When I Was Taking A Picture.
This Desk Was Used By Alphonso Taft, William Howard Taft's Father And Is Modeled
After The Design Of Solomon's Temple.
The Table Lamp Is Really Interesting Because It Uses Gas As A Source Of Power. If
You Look Closely You Will See A Green Tube Coming Down From Above. It Is
Coming From A Large Chandelier Which Is Also Fueled By Gas,
The Table Lamp Had Different Picture Panels That Could Be Changed. They Could Be Rotated By Turning A Knob On The Base Of The Lamp
The Table Lamb Had Different Picture Panels
The Table Lamb Had Different Picture Panels
Sitting Area
Sitting Area
Beautiful Fireplace And Mantel
Notice The Very Long Drapes Puddling On The Floor And The Bright Carpet. Both Are A Sign Of Wealth. But, Since They Could Not Afford To Buy Custom Drapes They Just
Bought The Fabric And Hung It Up According To Our Guide.
Beautiful Piano. The Girls Learned How To Play.The Boys Never Did.
Notice The Drapes And Carpet.
Alphonso Taft, Diplomat
William Howard Taft's Mother Louise Torrey Taft. She Was Alphonso Second Wife.
Enlargement Of William Howard Taft's Mother Louise Torrey Taft.
William Howard Taft's Mother Louise Torrey Taft.
William Howard Taft's Mother Louise Torrey Taft.
William Howard Taft's Mother Louise Torrey Taft.
Desk Used By Alphonso Taft In His Law Practice.
Information About Desk Used By Alphonso Taft In His Law Practice.
Taft's Childhood Home Is Located In Historic Mount Auburn, Cincinnati, Ohio Which When It was Built Was Considered Really Out Of Town And Up On Mount Auburn They Could Not See The Actual City Of Cincinnati. The Famous Main Street Incline Which No Longer Exists Help Transform The Area From Country Estates To Middle And Working Class People To Settle In The Neighbor Hood.
Information About Historic Mount Auburn
Bible Used At Both William Howard Taft's Swearing In To The Supreme Court And President Of The United States.
Pat and I have completed our tour of the boyhood home of William Howard Taft and we now head Lady Blue east for Ulysses Simpson Grant's Birthplace in Point Pleasant, Ohio and his boyhood home and Schoolhouse in Georgetown, Ohio. In route we will have to stop at the " friendly arches " and refuel ourselves because we still have a lot of walking to do today.
As I always say remember that God Loves you and so do I.
Grandpa Bill
Hi,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day to visit this Presidential museum and home, our wedding anniversary. We were busy watching the whales off Orcas Island in Puget Sound! Boy he was a tall fat guy! You are no shorty and you are looking mighty FIT! Keep up the good work! You have now had all 4 of our daughters with you at least one or more of the Presidential libraries, homes and or museums! How many do you have left to visit?
Love,
Janice, your #1 Daughter!