(william howard)

Contains key facts about the life of William Taft from his childhood to his retirement, focusing on his political career and his term as the twenty-seventh president of the United States. Includes a time line, information on the office of the president, and resources for further research.

Presents a brief biography of William Howard Taft, the twenty-seventh president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, his education, and his achievements as president.

Covers American presidents from 1890 to 1945, discussing the significant historical events they led the country through and the lives they affected.

When taking his morning bath, President Taft accidentally gets stuck in the bathtub, and needs the First Lady and members of the cabinet to help him get out.

Relates the incident in which President Taft supposedly got himself stuck in a bathtub in the White House on the day of his inauguration.

Explores the life and achievements of William Taft and examines how he led the country during his time as president. Features full-color and black-and-white photographs and a glossary.

The story of the four-month campaign that changed American politics forever. In 1912 Theodore Roosevelt came out of retirement to challenge his close friend and handpicked successor, William Howard Taft, for the Republican Party nomination. Roosevelt was so confident he would win the nomination that he proposed presidential primaries in each state to let "the people rule." And Roosevelt prevailed in nine out of thirteen state primaries. But Republican party bosses proved too powerful and denied Roosevelt the nomination. A third party, the Bull Moose Party was Roosevelt's answer to this new situation. And in the end, Roosevelt's solution split the Republican party and Democrat Woodrow Wilson became president in 1912.

Relates the incident in which President Taft supposedly got himself stuck in a bathtub in the White House on the day of his inauguration.

Chronicles the first decade of the Progressive Era, detailing the reform movements that defined this period and discussing how this reflects on the political climate tody. Also surveys the 1912 presidential campaign between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft, revealing how their competition changed their friendship and altered the course of American history.