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William Howard Taft was born.
He was in born in Cincinnati, Ohio. -
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William Howard Taft's Lifespan
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Taft was married.
Taft married Helen Herron. -
Appointed Federal Court Judge
William Taft is appointed as a federal court judge. -
Presidential Inauguration.
On the day of his inauguration, Taft had to be pried out of the White House bathtub by his attendents. -
The "New" Bathtub
"Big Bill" was over 300 (332) pounds and 6'2". Needing a big bathtub, he had a 7' long 41" wide tub installed that could accommodate 4 normal-sized men. -
Taft was appointed Chief Justice of the United States.
Taft was the only man to head two branches of the United States Government. -
Taft Dies
William Howard Taft died in Washington, D.C. He was buried in Arlington Cemetary, along with JFK. They were the only two presidents to be buried there.
