On March 8, 1930, former President William Howard Taft died in Washington, D.C. Taft had served as the 27th president and later as Chief Justice of the United States. He is the only person in U.S. history to have held both positions. Taft’s presidency focused on trust-busting, regulation, and judicial appointments, while his later judicial career emphasized constitutional interpretation. His death marked the passing of a major figure from the early 20th century Republican Party. He left a lasting influence on both the executive and judicial branches.
