Why did Taft prefer the Supreme Court to the presidency? Because judges don’t have to campaign, shake hands, or pretend to like people.
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Taft's Golf Game
Taft played golf so much, he made Eisenhower look like a workaholic. Presidential leisure time taken seriously.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Trust-Busting Continuation
Taft busted more trusts than Roosevelt, but got less credit. It's like being the second person to climb Mount Everest…
📅 June 9, 2025
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Taft's Laugh
Taft had such a hearty laugh, it could be heard three blocks away. Presidential joy at maximum volume.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Philippines Administration
Before becoming president, Taft administered the Philippines. It was like being governor of a tropical state, but with more bureaucracy.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Taft's Family Legacy
The Taft family produced a president and a Chief Justice. Overachievers who couldn't decide between politics and law, so they…
📅 June 9, 2025
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Roosevelt's Chosen Successor
Taft was Roosevelt's chosen successor until they disagreed on everything. It was like a political father-son relationship gone wrong.
📅 June 9, 2025
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