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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Woodrow Wilson: Win the Election of 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1908

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1908, won by Republican candidate, William Howard Taft.
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William Howard Taft

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief accounts of a few justices' claim to fame, including: John Marshall; Charles Evans Hughes; William Howard Taft; Earl Warren; Samuel Chase; Abe Fortas; and others.
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Arlington National Cemetery: William Howard Taft

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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William Howard Taft

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of William Howard Taft.
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William Howard Taft

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of William Howard Taft.
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William Howard Taft

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of William Howard Taft.
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William Howard Taft

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of William Howard Taft.
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William Howard Taft Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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William Howard Taft Gravesite

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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William Howard Taft Gravesite

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Passing the Torch

For Students 5th - 8th
See how William Howard Taft, Theodore Roosevelt's handpicked successor, qualifies as one of the progressive presidents, but infuriated progressives because of some of his policies.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Election of 1912

For Students 5th - 8th
William Howard Taft was a disappointment to the progressive-minded Theodore Roosevelt. Read about how he tried to be the Republican Party candidate in 1912, and when that failed, he started a third party, the platform of which was filled...
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A&E Television

History.com: How Did Baseball's Seventh Inning Stretch Originate?

For Students 9th - 10th
The American tradition might date to President William Howard Taft in 1910, but it could have started in 1869. The seventh-inning stretch, when fans rise from their seats for a brief break after the top of that inning is complete, is as...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Howard Taft

For Students 9th - 10th
(1857-1930) Taft was the 27th President of the United States, 10th Chief Justice of the United States, and a leader of the Republican Party.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: William H. Taft

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's twenty-seventh president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: William Taft

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of William Taft and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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California Digital Library

Calisphere: William Taft

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring William Taft can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
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Wh Taft Time Magazine Cover

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Curated OER

Wh Taft Time Magazine Cover

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Emazine: The "Gilded Age" in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from a wider history of the world focuses on presidential administrations from Benjamin Harrison in 1890 through the Wilson administration. Read about the domestic policies and foreign affairs from 1890-1920.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Spanish American War and Overseas Empire

For Students 11th - 12th
Looks at the development and evolution of the Spanish-American War, at Americans' views on imperialism at the end of this war, and at the relationship of this war with America's other international interests.
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National Park Service: The Department of Everything Else: The Conservation Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter on the Conservation Movement, from the presidency of Benjamin Harrison, through the substantial support in the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, to the pulling back in the presidency of William Howard Taft, is from an online...