William Howard Taft's Presidential Legacy

William Howard Taft was the 27th President and the 10th Chief Justice of the U.S. He aspired to be a Supreme Court Justice, starting his career in law and politics, eventually becoming the Governor of the Philippines. Taft's presidency saw significant achievements, including the admission of New Mexico and Arizona and the creation of the Department of Labor. However, his relationship with Teddy Roosevelt soured, leading to a split in the Republican Party. After losing the 1912 election, Taft returned to Yale and later became Chief Justice. He is remembered for his unique dual roles and contributions to U.S. history.

What unique achievement is William Howard Taft known for?

• Being the youngest President

• Winning a Nobel Peace Prize

• Serving as both President and Chief Justice

• Being the first President to fly in an airplane

What role did Taft hold before becoming the Governor of the Philippines?

• Secretary of State

• Vice President

• Ohio Superior Court Judge

• US Solicitor General

What was Taft's ultimate career aspiration?

• To be a Governor

• To be a Vice President

• To be a Senator

• To be a Supreme Court Justice

Which two states were admitted to the Union during Taft's presidency?

• Alaska and Hawaii

• New Mexico and Arizona

• Oklahoma and Nevada

• Utah and Colorado

What department did Taft create to help American workers?

• Department of Education

• Department of Labor

• Department of Commerce

• Department of Health

What was a major cause of the rift between Taft and Roosevelt?

• Taft's foreign policy decisions

• Taft's economic policies

• Taft's judicial appointments

• Taft's environmental policies

What was the outcome of the 1912 election due to the split in the Republican Party?

• Roosevelt became President

• Taft won a second term

• The election was inconclusive

• Woodrow Wilson was elected

What tradition did Taft start that is still followed by Presidents today?

• Hosting the Easter Egg Roll

• Pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving

• Throwing the first pitch of the baseball season

• Lighting the National Christmas Tree

How is Taft's weight humorously compared in the video?

• To a heavyweight boxer

• To a sumo wrestler

• To a giant panda

• To a large elephant

What significant contribution did Taft make to Washington, D.C.?

• Building the Washington Monument

• Designing the Lincoln Memorial

• Establishing the National Zoo

• Coordinating the planting of cherry trees