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William Howard Taft
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This week in history, William Howard Taft was born. Taft served as our 27th president and was a man of many hats. Test your knowledge and learn some more about him below.
1. William Howard Taft, born on September 15, 1857, is one of six presidents to hail from which state?
New York
Massachusetts
Virginia
Ohio
Texas
2. Taft held many public office positions including governor of where?
Philippines
Ohio
Cuba
New York
Panama
3. Taft and his father served in what position under presidents Roosevelt and Grant, respectively?
Secretary of State
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Treasury
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Vice President
4. Taft is the only president who also held which position?
Vice President
Ambassador
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Senator
Farmer
5. Starting a tradition that continues to this day, Taft tossed out what in 1910?
Trash
Basketball
Baseball
Hammer
Paper
6. Taft was the first president to have his funeral aired via what medium?
Television
Univision
Telegraph
Radio
Telegram
7. While in office, Taft became the first U.S. president to visit which country?
Mexico
France
Canada
Peru
Australia
8. Under his purview as secretary of war, Taft became the supervisor of what big dig project?
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
Seattle Tunnel
Excavation of Pompeii
Northwest Passage
9. Taft met the woman who would become his wife at what kind of party?
Goldfish party
Tea party
Skating party
Dancing party
Sledding party
10. First Lady Helen Herron Taft left a lasting legacy in the capital. What did she leave behind?
Cherry trees
Apple trees
Smithsonian Museums
Skating rink
Washington Memorial
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