University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Howard Taft
A great in-depth biography of William Howard Taft. Topics include: his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency. Links to the first lady, his Cabinet members,...
The White House
The White House: Presidents: William Howard Taft
Contains a biography of William Howard Taft including a black and white photo and information about his political career as President of the United States and later as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: William Howard Taft
This easy-to-navigate site has William Howard Taft's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Howard Taft: Domestic Affairs
Find out why William Howard Taft's domestic policies were not as progressive as those of his predecessor, Theodore Roosevelt.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: William Howard Taft
Contains the contents of William Howard Taft's Inaugural Address of March 4, 1909.
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery: William Howard Taft
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides some intense biographical information on William Howard Taft along with several pictures. The text is somewhat in-depth and is very interesting to check out.
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: William Howard Taft: Dollar Diplomacy
President Taft's 1912 comments on his foreign policy that substituted "dollars for bullets."
Harp Week
Harp Week: Presidential Elections: 1908 Taft v. Bryan Overview
What a great resource this is. The four-page oveview of the campaign of 1908 begins with a review of the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Read about the nomination of William Howard Taft, Roosevelt's acolyte, sure to carry on the...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Howard Taft: Campaign and Election of 1908
Read about the presidential candidates from the Republican, Democratic, and Socialist parties in the election of 1908. See the party platforms and the reasons Taft won the election.
Other
Earliest Voices William Taft
Hear historic voice recordings of Supreme Court Justice and President William Howard Taft on such issues as the gold standard, the right of labor, and the rise and progress of the American Negro. A biography and downloadable images...
OpenStax
Open Stax: American Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy"
Examines how William Howard Taft replaced Roosevelt's 'Big Stick' policy with his own concept of 'dollar diplomacy' where he leveraged America's economic power against its imperialistic interests around the world.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: William Howard Taft
This website provides links to Taft's inaugural address and State of the Union addresses.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: William Howard Taft
Provides a biography about the life of the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft.
Harp Week
Presidential Electons: 1912 Wilson v. Roosevelt v. Taft: Overview
The presidential elections in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were filled with drama from third parties, to a once defeated president running again and being elected, to a former president changing parties and running again. The...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Howard Taft: Foreign Affairs
Brief article describing President William Howard Taft's position on foreign affairs.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William H. Taft: Richard Ballinger, Secretary of Interior
A brief biography of Richard A. Ballinger focusing on his time as President Taft's Secretary of the Interior. Read about the accusations of corruption against him and the consequences.
Other
Potus: William H. Taft
Comprehensive facts about William H. Taft and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President William Howard Taft for Kids
A biography and life story of William Howard Taft who was the 27th president of the United States.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: William Howard Taft
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about William Howard Taft.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Taft and Wilson
A good overview of the domestic policies of William Howard Taft, the Republican president elected in 1908, and the reforms of Woodrow Wilson, Democratic candidate, who was elected in 1912.
Other
Encyclopedia of the New American Nation: Dollar Diplomacy
This extensive essay explains the goals of William Howard Taft's foreign policy during his presidency and how it reflected U.S. relations with countries in Latin America and with China. Comparisons are made with the goals of Taft's...
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Political Cartoons
Offers teaching activities, four political cartoons, and a narrative about reforms proposed by three major presidential candidates in 1912: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Woodrow Wilson: Win the Election of 1912
In this interactive feature, you'll get the chance to form your own political party and try your hand at winning the Presidential Election of 1912. The election of 1912 featured four candidates: Woodrow Wilson, William Howard Taft,...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1908
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1908, won by Republican candidate, William Howard Taft.