May 29, 1911
Love of country, love of family, love of God—it is difficult to classify these affections of the human heart and soul, for they so melt into each other that the one who has most of one has most of all.
Bill 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.
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May 23, 1911
It is hereby ordered that the following-described lands in New Mexico, being a part of the lands restored to the public domain by Executive order of January 16, 1911, be, and the same hereby are, reserved from entry, sale, or other…
May 23, 1911
Provided, That nothing herein shall affect any valid existing rights of any person
May 7, 1911
It is hereby ordered that Executive Order of November 15, 1883, creating a reservation for use of the 'Pima and Maricopa Indians,' be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to make such reservation available for use of the Pima and…
Apr 4, 1911
I am constrained, in deference to popular sentiment and with a realizing sense of my duty to the great masses of our people whose welfare is involved, to urge upon your consideration early action on this agreement.
Apr 4, 1911
I transmit herewith the answer of the Secretary of State to the resolution passed by the Senate of the United States on February 27, 1911, relating to the construction and armament in this country of two battleships for the Argentine…
Apr 4, 1911
This agreement was the consummation of earnest efforts, extending over a period of nearly a year, on the part of both governments to effect a trade arrangement.
Apr 4, 1911
In concluding the negotiations, the representatives of the two countries bound themselves to use their utmost efforts to bring about the tariff changes provided for in the agreement by concurrent legislation at Washington and Ottawa.
Mar 21, 1911
It is hereby ordered that Executive order of June 14, 1879, creating a reservation for use of the 'Pima and Maricopa Indians' be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to make said reservation available for use of the Pima and Maricopa…
Mar 6, 1911
It will also put to a practical test the preparedness of the staff departments for the mobilization of troops.
Mar 6, 1911
The mobilization of these troops will furnish an excellent opportunity for the instruction of a number of senior officers in the elements of higher command.
Mar 6, 1911
On the Pacific Coast the mobilization will involve a brigade of infantry In the Los Angeles district for the purpose of defending San Diego and San Pedro against possible attack by the navy.
Mar 6, 1911
There will be assembled at Galveston a force of three regiments for the protection of that place against possible attack by the navy.
Mar 6, 1911
As I say farewell to you, let me renew my expressions of affection and sincerest respect for you, and of my profound gratitude for your hard work, your unvarying loyalty, and your effective public service.
Mar 6, 1911
Every fibre of my nature rebels against such hypocrisy and nerves me to fight such a combination and such methods to the bitter end, lest success in this instance may form a demoralizing precedent.
Mar 6, 1911
The department is mobilizing a division at full strength at San Antonio, Texas, for the purpose of field training of officers and men, and for the further purpose of holding manoeuvres Involving possible operations against Galveston.
Mar 6, 1911
I hope and pray that success may attend you in your profession and that real happiness will come to you and yours when you return to that community where you live, and whose members know your worth as a man and a citizen, and who will…
Mar 6, 1911
I do not hesitate to say that you have been the object of one of the most unscrupulous conspiracies for the defamation of character that history can show.
Mar 3, 1911
To the end that they may consider and determine whether the Congress shall, by the necessary legislation, make operative the agreement
Mar 3, 1911
By virtue of the power vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby proclaim and declare that an extraordinary occasion requires the convening of both Houses of the Congress of the United States
Feb 15, 1911
By virtue of the power vested in me by the provisions of Article 7 of the Treaty of September 30, 1854 (10 Stat. L. 1109), it is hereby ordered that the provisions of Article 7 of said treaty shall not hereafter apply to nor be of any…
Feb 15, 1911
By virtue of the power vested in me by the provisions of Article 7 of the Treaty of October 2, 1863, it is hereby ordered that the provisions of said Article 7 of said treaty shall not hereafter apply to or be of any force or effect…
Feb 15, 1911
By virtue of the power vested in me by the provisions of Article 3 of the Treaty of August 21, 1847 (9 Stat. L., 908), it is hereby ordered that the country ceded by the provisions of said treaty shall no longer be held by the United…
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