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 ...

Object Details Artist Abraham Edmonds, ? - 1910 Sitter William Howard Taft, 15 Sep 1857 - 8 Mar 1930 Credit Line Owner: Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens Date c. early 20th century Object number ...

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 ...