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    A Rare Recording of President William Howard Taft

    by President William Howard Taft ...
    Narrated by President William Howard Taft ...
    Series series A Rare Recording of…

    Unabridged

    8 min

    William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 - March 8, 1930), born in Cincinnati, Ohio, served as Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt, then was elected on the Republican ticket as the 27th president of the United States from 1909 to 1913, and, later, named the tenth chief justice of the United States from 1921 to 1930. He is the only person to have held both offices. The following ... Read more

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  • Ethics in Service

    by William H. Taft ...
    The legal profession discharges a most important function in a civilized community, and it seems to me that a discussion of the ethics and ideals of that profession would come within the purpose of the Page foundation, which is described by the donor as intended to promote "the ethical side of business life, including the morals and ethics of public service." I shall first ask your attention to ... Read more

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  • The South and the National Government

    by William H. Taft ...
    The speech of the President-Elect at the recent annual banquet of the North Carolina Society, New York, found a warm response in the hearts of the Northern people, who have not failed to sympathize deeply with their Southern fellow citizens during their long years of affliction. The orator expresses our feelings with rare felicity, and so keenly did his sentiments touch our hearts, it was resolved ... Read more

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  • Ethics in Service

    by William H. Taft ...
    In "Ethics in Service," William H. Taft delves into the intricate relationship between ethical principles and public service. This work, suffused with a clear and engaging prose style, navigates the complex moral quandaries faced by public servants and offers a comprehensive framework for ethical decision-making. Positioned within the broader context of early 20th-century American moral philosophy ... Read more

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  • Ethics in Service

    by William H. Taft ...
    In England, for two hundred years after the Conquest, the priests were the only learned men, and they, too, like the Scribes, acted as judges and advisers of litigants. Even as late as the time of Henry VIII, as we know, the Keeper of the King's Conscience and the head of the Court of Equity, was an Ecclesiastic in the formidable person of Cardinal Woolsey. About the reign of King John, laymen ... Read more

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  • Ethics in Service

    Enriched edition. Navigating Ethical Challenges in Public Service

    by William H. Taft, Imogen Whitfield ...
    In "Ethics in Service," William H. Taft articulates a profound exploration of ethical standards within the confines of public service. Taft deftly employs a clear, accessible prose style that guides the reader through complex moral dilemmas faced by public officials, drawing from historical examples and contemporary issues. The book situates itself in the broader context of early 20th-century ... Read more

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  • On Secret Service

    Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved by Government Agents

    by William Nelson Taft ...
    We were sitting in the lobby of the Willard, Bill Quinn and I, watching the constant stream of politicians, pretty women, and petty office seekers who drift constantly through the heart of Washington.Suddenly, under his breath, I heard Quinn mutter, "Hello!" and, following his eyes, I saw a trim, dapper, almost effeminate-looking chap of about twenty-five strolling through Peacock Alley as if he ... Read more

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  • Encyclopedia of Twentieth Century Journalists

    by William H. Taft ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Journalism
    Originally published in 1986. This book is a unique compilation of biographical sketches which covers editors, publishers, photographers, bureau chiefs, columnists, commentators, cartoonists, and artists. Alphabetical entries provide overviews of the lives and personalities of a good cross-section of important people. There is also a short essay on awards and prize winners. Everything is ... Read more

    $34.99 USD

  • Inaugural Speeches from the Presidents of the United States - Complete Edition

    by Bill Clinton, Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, Benjamin Harrison, Calvin Coolidge, William McKinley, James Madison, Grover Cleveland, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson, James Buchanan, Herbert Hoover, Barack Obama, John Adams, Martin Van Buren, John Quincy Adams, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, Franklin Pierce, Harry S. Truman, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, William Henry Harrison, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Warren G. Harding, George W. Bush, Donald John Trump, Richard Milhous Nixon, William Howard Taft, Lyndon Baines Johnson, James A. Garfield, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Knox Polk ...
    Inaugural Speeches from the Presidents of the United States - Complete Edition offers a panoramic view of American leadership through the nuanced lens of inaugural addresses. This anthology spans centuries, capturing the transformative moments when visionaries articulated their guiding philosophies and outlined their policy priorities. Each speech is a reflection of its time, juxtaposing hope with ... Read more

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  • The South and the National Government

    Navigating Regional Tensions in American Federalism

    by William H. Taft ...
    In "The South and the National Government," William H. Taft presents a meticulously researched exploration of the complex relationship between the Southern states and the federal government during a pivotal period in American history. Taft employs a pragmatic narrative style, blending historical analysis with personal insight, to examine how regional identities shaped political dynamics and ... Read more

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  • State of the Union Addresses

    Insights into Early 20th Century American Politics

    by William H. Taft ...
    In "State of the Union Addresses," William H. Taft provides a meticulously crafted collection of his annual messages delivered to Congress between 1909 and 1913. The addresses not only encapsulate the political climate of the early 20th century but also reflect Taft'Äôs nuanced understanding of governmental challenges. His prose is characterized by a clear and formal style, thoughtfully engaging ... Read more

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  • Black Cat Weekly #52

    by William Burton McCormick, Shannon Taft, Tom Marcinko, David Goodis, Hal Charles, Arthur Leo Zagat, Stephen Marlowe, E.E. "Doc" Smith ...
    Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #52.This week, our acquiring editors have outdone themselves—Michael Bracken has an original story by William Burton McCormick, “House of Tigers,” which was a Black Orchid Novella Award finalist. Though it didn’t win, it’s a great story. (Competition is fierce for this particular award, since it judged by Linda Landrigan, editor of Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. I ... Read more

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