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Definition of Taft, William Howard in English: Taft, William Howardproper nountafttaft (1857–1930), American Republican statesman, 27th president of the US 1909–13. His presidency is remembered for its dollar diplomacy and tariff laws.
Definition of Taft, William Howard in US English: Taft, William Howardproper nountaft (1857–1930), 27th president of the US 1909–13. A Republican, he succeeded Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency. His administration is remembered for its use of dollar diplomacy, enforcement of antitrust laws, and enactment of tariff laws. He later served as chief justice of the US 1921–30.
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