Season 2, Episode 27-William Howard Taft and Washington, D.C.

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Heading to the nation’s capital and the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., for the home of William Howard Taft, 27th President and 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Learn about William’s judicial and political rise; his Presidency; his wife, Helen, and family; as well as his homes!

Be sure to check out William Howard Taft’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “William Howard Taft and Cincinnati” on his birthplace!

Also, be sure to listen to William Howard Taft’s “Visiting the Presidents” from Season 3, “William Howard Taft’s Tomb” on his gravesite!

William Howard Taft Home from History’s Homes.

William Howard Taft’s Connecticut Avenue Apartment from DC Curbed.

The Quarry, the Taft Cincinnati Home from Realtor.com.

The Taft Summer Home from Beverly Historical Society.

From My June 2022 Visit!

President William Howard Taft Home: 2215 Wyoming Ave NW, Washington, DC.

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