The White House Stables Had to Go: President Taft and His Automobiles
When William Howard Taft became president in 1909, he converted the White House stables into a garage. Here is how cars replaced horses at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
William Howard Taft
President Taft Lost His Best Friend on the Titanic
“Never did I know how much he was to me until he was dead.” The story of Archibald Butt, the aide President Taft sent away to rest — who booked his return trip on the Titanic.
A Look Back at the White House Visitors on January 24th, 1912
Take a look back at the early 20th century version of open government and transparency with this review of the White House visitors list from January 24th, 1912, when President Taft received members of Congress, ambassadors and more.
A Night Out in Washington D.C. – From Dinner with President Taft to a Local Engagement Party in 1912
Delve into a night out in Washington D.C. in 1912, from dinner with President Taft to a local engagement party. Read the excerpt from the Washington Post and photos of the guests. Plus, find out what happened two years later.