William Howard Taft, American

by Robert Lee Dunn

Book Overview

""William Howard Taft, American"" is a biography written by Robert Lee Dunn that explores the life and presidency of the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft. The book provides a comprehensive account of Taft's personal and professional life, from his childhood and education to his rise in politics and eventual presidency. Dunn delves into Taft's family background, his education at Yale and Harvard Law School, and his early career as a lawyer and judge. The book then follows Taft's political career, including his appointment as Solicitor General and later as Governor-General of the Philippines. The book also covers Taft's tenure as Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt, during which he oversaw the construction of the Panama Canal.The majority of the book focuses on Taft's presidency, which was marked by his efforts to consolidate and expand the power of the executive branch. Dunn examines Taft's domestic policies, including his support for antitrust legislation and his efforts to improve working conditions for federal employees. The book also covers Taft's foreign policy, including his efforts to promote peace and stability in Latin America and his involvement in the negotiations that led to the creation of the League of Nations.Throughout the book, Dunn provides a nuanced portrayal of Taft, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a leader. The book also explores Taft's personal life, including his relationship with his wife Nellie and his struggles with weight and health issues. Overall, ""William Howard Taft, American"" offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of America's most important and complex presidents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163273228
• ISBN13: 9781163273227
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"