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Born September 15, 1857 • Cincinnati • Ohio
Died March 8, 1930 (aged 72) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office supreme court (1921-1930), United States • Supreme Court of the United States (1921-1930), United States • presidency of the United States of America (1909-1913), United States • governor (1901-1904), Philippines
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Notable Family Members spouse Helen Taft
Role In Myers v. United States

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