FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Next is “Big Bill” - William Howard Taft. Before becoming the 27th president - Taft aspired to be a Supreme Court Justice. His first step toward this goal was ...

William Howard Taft served as the 27th U.S president and commander in chief from 1909 to 1913, but he is also regarded as the father of the modern U.S. Supreme Court for his leadership as chief ...

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 ...