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William Taft

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William Howard Taft was the 27th President of the United States, serving from 1909 to 1913. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his trust-busting policies and efforts to promote international trade. After his presidency, Taft continued to serve the nation as the 10th Chief Justice of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1930, making him the only person to have held both the presidency and the chief justiceship. His tenure as Chief Justice was marked by a commitment to judicial restraint and the rule of law.

Quotes by year · 19091912521 total · peak 1909 (306)
1909: 306 quotes1910: 94 quotes1911: 111 quotes1912: 10 quotes
Jan 4, 1911

The reclamation act requires the return to the reclamation fund of the estimated cost of construction.

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Dec 12, 1910

It is hereby ordered that the following described land in the State of Idaho, viz: NW. 1/4 of sec. 22, T. 46 N., R. 5 W., of the Boise meridian be, and the same is hereby, withdrawn from settlement, entry, and sale, and set apart as an…

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Nov 30, 1910

It is hereby ordered that the following-described lands in Arizona, viz: Secs. 4, 6, 8, 16, fractional 20, W. 1/2 of 22, SW. 1/4 of SW. 1/ 4 of 26, and fractional secs. 28 and 34, T. 16 N., R. 21, fractional sec. 12, T. 16 N., R. 22, secs…

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Nov 30, 1910

Provided, That nothing herein shall affect any existing valid rights of any person to the lands described.

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Nov 4, 1910

In all essential matters our relations with other peoples are harmonious.

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Nov 4, 1910

These blessings have not descended upon us in restricted measure, but overflow and abound.

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Oct 19, 1910

It is hereby ordered that the following described lands in the State of Arizona, viz, all of sections 1 and 12, in township 1 north, range 4 east, of the Gila and Salt River meridian, be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement…

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Sep 8, 1910

no person will be permitted to purchase more than four quarter sections, or at a less price than two dollars per acre.

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Sep 8, 1910

The Secretary of the Interior, and the Superintendent of the sale as emergencies arise, may make and prescribe such rules and regulations not in conflict herewith as the proper conducting of the sale may require.

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Sep 8, 1910

If any purchaser shall at any time fail to make any payment when it becomes due all rights under his purchase, and all moneys theretofore paid thereunder will be forfeited.

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