William Howard Taft
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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William Howard Taft stands alone in American history as the only person to have served as both President and Chief Justice of the United States. His achievements include leading the executive branch during a pivotal era of progressive reform and subsequently transforming the judicial branch through the Judiciary Act of 1925. He was the first former President to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, a testament to his enduring legacy. His work in establishing the League to Enforce Peace laid the groundwork for the League of Nations, demonstrating his commitment to international cooperation. These accomplishments solidify his place as a unique and influential figure in the annals of American history.
Honours & Distinctions
Chief Justice of the United States
Highest judicial office in the land.
President of the United States
27th President of the United States.
Member, National Academy of Sciences
Elected for contributions to science and public service.
Member, American Academy of Arts and Letters
Recognized for contributions to literature and public life.
Honorary Degree, Oxford University
Doctor of Civil Law.
Honorary Degree, Harvard University
Doctor of Laws.
Arlington National Cemetery Burial
First former President and first former Supreme Court Justice buried there.
Rankings & Lists
C-SPAN Historians Survey
Siena College Research Institute
Magazine Covers
Time
February 24, 1924
The Chief Justice
Time
March 10, 1930
Posthumous Feature
Records & Feats
Only person to serve as both President and Chief Justice
William Howard Taft is the sole individual in American history to have held both the highest executive and judicial offices.
First former President buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Taft was the first ex-president to be interred at Arlington, setting a precedent for future presidents.
Youngest Judge of the Common Pleas Court
Appointed at age 29, he was one of the youngest judges in the nation's history at that time.