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After becoming a lawyer, Taft was appointed a judge while still in his twenties. He continued a rapid rise, being named solicitor general and a judge of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. In 1901, President William McKinley appointed Taft civilian governor of the Philippines.
governor (1901-1904), Philippines. (Show more) Political Affiliation: Republican Party. Notable Family Members: spouse Helen Taft. On the Web: National Park Service - William Howard Taft (May 28, 2024) William Howard Taft: timeline. Key events in the life of William Howard Taft.
William Howard Taft was a significant figure in American history, serving as the 27th President of the United States from 1909 to 1913. Before his presidency, Taft had a distinguished career in law and politics, which included serving as Solicitor General and as Governor-General of the Philippines.
The Board of Fortifications, under then-Secretary of War William Howard Taft, recommended the creation of fortified defenses in the bays and harbors acquired during the Spanish-American War.
Spooner Agreement written by Senator John Spooner of Wisconsin. Spooner Agreement - ended the U.S. Military government and allowed the President to govern the Philippines by the authority of Congress July 4, 1901 Inauguration of the Civil Government June 3, 1900 Right to exercise legislative functions in the Philippines Judge William Howard Taft 1st Civil Governor of the Philippines A well ...
Schurman reported back that Filipinos wanted ultimate independence, but this had no immediate impact on policy. McKinley sent the Second Philippine Commission in 1900, under William Howard Taft; by July 1901 it had established civil government.
Philippines, island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago consisting of more than 7,000 islands and islets lying about 500 miles (800 km) off the coast of Vietnam. Manila is the capital, but nearby Quezon City is the country’s most-populous city.
