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William Howard Taft, Soldiers And Sailors Monument, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing. William Howard Taft, Soldiers And Sailors Monument, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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William Howard Taft, Soldiers And Sailors Monument, 1910. [US President]
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In this striking photograph from 1910, former President of the United States, William Howard Taft, stands before the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, Indiana. Taft, dressed in a formal suit and hat, delivers a speech to a crowd of men, some of whom are seen in military uniforms. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument towers behind him, a tribute to the Hoosier State's soldiers and sailors who served in the American Civil War. The photograph was taken by Harris & Ewing, a renowned photographic studio based in Washington D.C. at the time. The studio, founded by George W. Harris and Martha Ewing Kuntze in 1896, was known for its high-quality glass negatives and became a leading supplier of photographs to the U.S. Congress and other government agencies. The image captures a moment in American history when Taft, a prominent lawyer and former Governor of Ohio, was serving as President of the United States. Taft's presidency, which lasted from 1909 to 1913, was marked by his efforts to reform the civil service, reduce the size of the federal government, and promote American business interests abroad. The photograph also reflects the political climate of the early 20th century, with Taft surrounded by a group of men, some of whom were likely politicians or legislators. The image underscores the importance of public speaking and the role of the presidency in uniting the country during times of conflict and change. Today, the photograph is part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, a valuable resource for scholars and historians studying American history and politics in the early 20th century. The image is a testament to the power of photography to capture history and preserve it for future generations.
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