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President William Howard Taft with Mayor Frank K. Mott. at the laying of the cornerstone..., 1911
President William Howard Taft with Mayor Frank K. Mott. at the laying of the cornerstone for the Oakland City Hall, Oakland, California on October 13, 1911.

President William H. Taft at Grand Army of the Republic Convention, Rochester, N.Y., 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
President William H. Taft at Grand Army of the Republic Convention, Rochester, N.Y., 1911.

Taft registering, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Taft registering, between c1910 and c1915.

Taft's Auto leaving N.Y. Public Library, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Taft's Auto leaving N.Y. Public Library, between c1910 and c1915.

President Taft, Sec'y Knox at home of Ansley Wilcox, Buffalo, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
President Taft, Secretary Knox at home of Ansley Wilcox, Buffalo, 1910. Shows people including President Taft, United States Secretary of State Philander C

Wilson and Taft at Inauguration, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Wilson and Taft at Inauguration, 1913. Shows incoming president Woodrow Wilson (center) and outgoing president William Howard Taft on the steps of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C

Taft at Indian Monument Dedication, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Taft at Indian Monument Dedication, 1913. Shows President William Howard Taft at the groundbreaking ceremony for the National American Indian Memorial (which was never built), Staten Island, New York.

Taft, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Taft, 1912. Shows President William H. Taft and City College president Dr. John H. Finley outside City College, New York City, where a reception was held to honor Dr

Pres't Taft at Naval Review, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Pres't Taft at Naval Review, 1912. Shows President William Howard Taft on boat at a naval review in New York City, October 14, 1912.

Taft boards MAYFLOWER, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Taft boards MAYFLOWER, 1912. Shows President William Howard Taft boarding the presidential yacht, the Mayflower, for a naval review in New York City, October 14, 1912.

Taft and Dr. Finley, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Taft and Dr. Finley, 1912. Shows President William H. Taft and City College president Dr. John H. Finley outside City College, New York City, where a reception was held to honor Dr

Taft at City College - Prof. Schuyler, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Taft at City College - Prof. Schuyler, 1912. Shows President William Howard Taft.

Taft voting 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Taft voting 1912.

Taft at Naval Review 10/14/12, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Taft at Naval Review 10/14/12, 1912. Shows President William Howard Taft at a naval review in New York City, October 14, 1912.

Robin H. Brown, E. Hatfield, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Robin H. Brown, E. Hatfield, 1912. Shows a group at the White House, Washington, D.C., including Luther A. Brewer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, standing to the left of President William Howard Taft

Taft at launch of NEW YORK, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Taft at launch of NEW YORK, 1912. Shows President William Howard Taft at the launching of the battleship the USS New York at the New York Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York, October 30, 1912.

Taft Notification Committee, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Taft Notification Committee, 1912. Shows a group at the White House, Washington, D.C., including Luther A. Brewer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, standing to the left of President William Howard Taft.

CONNECTICUT U.S.N. saluting MAYFLOWER, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
CONNECTICUT U.S.N. saluting MAYFLOWER, 1914. Shows the battleship Connecticut saluting the presidential yacht Mayflower. Probably part of a naval review for President William Howard Taft in New York

President William Howard Taft at the laying of the cornerstone for the Oakland ...October 13, 1911
President William Howard Taft at the laying of the cornerstone for the Oakland City Hall, Oakland, California on October 13, 1911.

Dolphin, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Dolphin, 1912. Shows an auxiliary dispatch ship which was probably part of the naval review for President William Howard Taft in New York City, October 14, 1912.

Taft, William H. President, portrait photograph, 1912 Apr. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Taft, William H. President, portrait photograph, 1912 Apr. 1

Inaugural Ceremony - Entire East Front of Capitol, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Inaugural Ceremony - Entire East Front of Capitol, 1913. Inauguration of Woodrow Wilson as US President, Washington DC - packed crowds watch the ceremony

League To Enforce Peace - Group. William H. Taft in Center, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
League To Enforce Peace - Group. William H. Taft in Center, 1916

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Here is a possible caption: "Taft William H. - A Life of Service and Sacrifice Taft William Howard, also known as "Willie", was an American statesman who served as the President of Princeton University from 1899 to 1902. Born in September 1857, Willie grew up with a strong sense of duty and responsibility. He graduated from Yale Law School before becoming a prominent figure in New York politics. As Governor of New York (1906-1910), Taft demonstrated his commitment to public service by implementing progressive reforms such as the direct primary system and women's suffrage. His dedication to education led him to become President of Princeton University, where he worked tirelessly for four years before returning to private life. Throughout his career, Willie embodied the spirit of selfless leadership, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire generations.