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Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1857-09-15 - 1930-03-08

Biographical / Historical

William H. Taft (1857-1930) was an American politician, government official, lawyer, and judge. He served as the president of the United States from 1909 to 1913, and as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1921 to 1930.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Alfred T. Mahan commission to Rear Admiral, 1911 Apr 13

 File — Box 59x, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 084
Scope and Contents

U.S. Naval Commission to Rear Admiral signed by President William H. Taft.

Dates: 1911 Apr 13

William A. Marshall naval commission to Rear Admiral, 1910 Apr 14

 File — Box 59x, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 103
Scope and Contents

Official naval commission appointing Marshall a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy from March 17, 1910, signed by President William H. Taft on April 14, 1910.

Dates: 1910 Apr 14