Lot 152
William H. Taft (1857-1930, 27th President 1909-13). Bold signature "Wm H. Taft" as President on official White House card dated "February 11, 1912", Extremely Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Taft was Commissioner and Governor General of the Philippines. Roosevelt appointed him Secretary of War, and he ran for President when Roosevelt left office. During his term, he passed anti-trust legislation, lowered the tariff, and began "dollar diplomacy", which enforced American economic interests with military might. He was defeated for a second term and taught law at Yale. In 1921, President Harding appointed him Chief Justice, where he served almost to his death.
Realized: $230