William Howard Taft

Papers of William Howard Taft (1857-1930), the 27th U. S. President.  He was elected to one term of office and served 1909-1913.  His presidency was characterized by trust-busting, strengthening the Interstate Commerce Commission, expanding the civil service, establishing a better postal system, and promoting world peace. 

During World War I he helped set national labor policy that reduced strikes and generated union support for the national cause.  In 1921, he became Chief Justice.  As President, and later as Chief Justice, he helped make the federal courts, especially the Supreme court, much more powerful in shaping national policy.

Call Number:  Film J27. Microfilm. 658 reels.

Holdings: Papers: 1797-1941.

Guide: Index available on the Microform Index Shelves.

Note: Public papers of more recent U.S. presidents are found in Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, 1929- (3rd floor, GS4.113:). Other presidential papers are contained in Richardson's Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1798-1904 3rd floor, Y4.P93/1:3/v. 1-10; older edition, 353 Un3pr).

LC Subject Headings:
Taft, William H.--(William Howard),--1857-1930--Archives.
United States--Politics and government--1897-1901--Sources.
United States--Politics and government--1901-1953--Sources.

Portrait Information:
Portrait of William Howard Taft
by Robert MacCameron (1866-1912)
oil on canvas, 1909
National Portrait Gallery,
Smithsonian Institution
NPG.65.10