The 1910 Plan to Take Alexandria Back from Virginia
In 1910, Taft, Hannis Taylor, and Washington’s Board of Trade tried to undo the 1846 Alexandria retrocession. Virginia and a lame-duck clock stopped them
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Apartment Building Collapses in Dupont Circle
Part of the building at 20th and P St. near Dupont Circle came crashing down during construction in 1908. Two workmen were killed and several more came close to meeting a horrific end.
President Taft’s Former Home on Dupont Circle
Where did former President Taft live while he was the Chief Justice? This old row house in Dupont Circle was where he lives during his Supreme Court tenure.
Austria Has Chosen War: Washington, D.C. and the Newspaper Front Pages of 1912–1919
Seven years of Washington Times front pages: from the Titanic in 1912, to the day Austria declared war in 1914, to the first Fourth of July after the armistice.
Analysing the Washington Times of May 16th, 1912 – Roosevelt’s Sure Nomination
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.
Revisiting the Epic 1912 Presidential Election Between Taft and Roosevelt Through the Pages of the Washington Times
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.
Exploring the History of William Howard Taft: A Photographic Journey
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.
A Look Back at William Howard Taft’s Snowy Presidential Inauguration
Take a look back at the snow-filled day when William Howard Taft was sworn in as President of the United States. Photos included! Learn more about the wintery inauguration and racing President Taft.
100 Years Ago Today: Captain A.H. Rostron Awarded Congressional Medal at White House
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.