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Taft and Sherman Named on First Ballot at Republican Convention
The 1908 Republican National Convention nominated William H. Taft of Ohio for president on the first ballot with James S. Sherman of New York chosen as vice president. Taft led in early tallies and finished with 702 votes, above the required majority, as leaders praised the party’s platform and its declared faith. The session, marked by animated crowds and formal ceremonies, adjourned after setting plans for permanent organization.
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