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William Howard Taft receives news of his nomination as the 1908 Republican presidential candidate from President Theodore Roosevelt. William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 - March 8, 1930) was the 27th President of the United States (Republican, 1909-13). Taft's domestic agenda emphasized trust-busting, civil service reform, strengthening the Interstate Commerce Commission, improving the performance of the postal service, and passage of the 16th Amendment. After leaving office, he spent his time in academia, arbitration, and the pursuit of world peace through his self-founded League to Enforce Peace. Harris & Ewing, 1908 (cropped and cleaned).