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27th President of the United States · 1909–1913

William Howard Taft

RepublicanOhio

Only president to also serve as Chief Justice

Last verified: June 2026

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Key Facts

Term: 1909–1913
Party: Republican
Vice President: James S. Sherman
First Lady: Helen Taft
Home State: Ohio
Born: 1857
Died: 1930

Biography

Taft is the only person to serve as both president and Chief Justice of the United States.

Key Events & Accomplishments

Filed more antitrust suits than Theodore Roosevelt
Later served as Chief Justice (1921-1930)

Election Results

Year	Opponent	Electoral Vote	Popular Vote
1908	William Jennings Bryan	321-162	+8.6%

Notable Quotes

“I don't remember that I ever was president.”
-- Said while serving as Chief Justice

Did You Know?

Taft is the only person to serve as both president and Chief Justice.
Weighing over 300 pounds, he reportedly got stuck in the White House bathtub.

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