American Presidents

A Site to Complement C-SPAN's 20th Anniversary Television Series, American Presidents: Life Portraits
March-December 1999
American Presidents: Life Portrait Exhibit
4-8 Grade Student Activity

William Howard Taft


Meet the 26th president!
Who wanted William Howard Taft to become president? ________________ Look at the picture of Mrs. Taft. The caption states that she defied tradition by ______________________ with her husband to the White House on Inauguration Day.

Look closer!
How has the role of women in politics changed since the Taft Administration? Do you think that you will ever see a woman serve as president of the United States? Why or why not?



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