William+H.+Taft

"I invoke the considerate sympathy and support of my fellow-citizens and the aid of the Almighty God in the discharge of my responsible duties." || Born: September 15, 1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio... First president to draw a salary of $75,000 (up from the $50,000 earned by his predecessors dating back to Ulysses Grant)... In spite of achieving a relatively large number of accomplishments in office, Taft's lack of passion for the office, combined with the fact that he was operating in the shadow of TR's brand of forceful, expansive leadership, did much to diminish his popularity and reputation. His judicial temperament undermined his efforts to exert executive force. In spite of the many valuable traits he possessed, he was ultimately viewed as lacking presidential leadership skills... Died: March 8, 1931. || US Presidents Home Page References: Bible Quote: Christian Heritage Center //(The Crown College of the Bible)// [] []
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