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Taft Rise as 26th President Acknowledged Leader
Henry Barrett Chamberlin profiles William Howard Taft, highlighting his world travel, varied public service, and political ascent from Cincinnati to national prominence. The piece notes his physical bulk, humor, hard work, and strong ties with Theodore Roosevelt, framing Taft as a realist candidate with a long record from prosecutor to Secretary of War and governor roles.
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