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1 The Hefty Middle of the Progressive Presidents
William Taft The Hefty Middle of the Progressive Presidents

2 Life in Law Son of a distinguished judge/ Attorney General of the US
Graduate of Yale Federal Judge at age 34 Yale law professor after Presidency Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

3 Pre -Presidency Governor General of the Phillpines
Sec. of War for Roosevelt Trusted advisor to Roosevelt Large role in Panama Canal

4 27th President Many assumed he would continue what Roosevelt started
Trustbuster Strengthened Interstate Commerce Commission “Dollar Diplomacy” 16th & 17th Amendments

5 Taft’s Legacy Presidency marred by the ideological split in the Republican Party Progressive, but not enough for some Feud with Roosevelt ended a long era of Republican dominance

6 What he’s really remembered for…
Getting stuck in the White House bathtub and getting an XL sized tub installed

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