One hundred years ago Wednesday, William Howard Taft, the 27th president of the United States, made history. On June 30, 1921, Taft was sworn in as chief justice of the United States, making him ...

In 1882, Taft was appointed by President Chester A. Arthur to become a collector of internal revenue for Ohio’s first district. 5 years later, Taft was named to the Superior Court of Ohio and ...