On September 15, 1857, William Howard Taft was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He later served as the 27th president of the United States and is the only person to have been both president and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. As president, Taft focused on antitrust enforcement, civil service reform, and tariff issues. After leaving the White House, he realized a long-standing ambition when he was appointed Chief Justice in 1921. His dual career illustrates the close relationship between the executive and judicial branches in shaping federal policy.
