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William H. Taft

Analysing the Washington Times of May 16th, 1912 – Roosevelt’s Sure Nomination

August 29, 2019May 16, 2013 by ghostsofdc
front page of the Washington Times - May 16th, 1912

Explore the Washington Times of May 16th, 1912, and the sure nomination of Theodore Roosevelt in the presidential election of 1912. Learn more about this historic event and the newspaper’s coverage.

Categories In the Paper, This Day in History Tags 1920s, William H. Taft

Revisiting the Epic 1912 Presidential Election Between Taft and Roosevelt Through the Pages of the Washington Times

August 29, 2019May 15, 2013 by ghostsofdc
front page of the Washington Times - May 15th, 1912

Get a glimpse into the epic 1912 presidential election between Taft and Roosevelt through the pages of the Washington Times from May 15th, 101 years ago. See the front and back page of the newspaper from that day.

Categories In the Paper, This Day in History Tags 1920s, William H. Taft

Exploring the History of William Howard Taft: A Photographic Journey

March 11, 2023April 11, 2013 by ghostsofdc
President Taft at the baseball game in 1912

Explore the history of William Howard Taft with this photographic journey! See images of Taft at the baseball game in 1912 and 1916 and learn more about the 27th president of the United States.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags baseball, President of the United States, William H. Taft 1 Comment

100 Years Ago Today: Captain A.H. Rostron Awarded Congressional Medal at White House

October 18, 2021March 1, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Washington Times - March 1st, 1913

100 years ago today, Captain A.H. Rostron was presented with a Congressional Medal in the East Room of the White House by President Taft for “acts of unusual heroism.” Read our post to learn more about the award and the Titanic connection to President Taft.

Categories In the Paper, This Day in History Tags 1910s, Titanic, William H. Taft
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