William Howard Taft, American

William Howard Taft, American is a comprehensive biography of the 27th President of the United States, written by Robert Lee Dunn. The book provides a detailed account of Taft's life, from his childhood in Ohio to his presidency and beyond. Dunn explores Taft's family background, education, and early career as a lawyer and judge. He also delves into Taft's political career, including his appointment as Governor-General of the Philippines and his role as Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt. The book examines Taft's presidency, including his efforts to continue Roosevelt's progressive policies and his struggles with Congress over issues such as tariff reform and conservation. Dunn also covers Taft's post-presidential career, including his appointment as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Throughout the book, Dunn provides insight into Taft's personality, relationships, and beliefs, as well as the broader political and social context of his time. William Howard Taft, American is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers a nuanced portrait of one of America's most important leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.