William howard taft
noun
1.
Helen Herron [her-uh n] /ˈhɛr ən/ (Show IPA), 1861–1943, U.S. First Lady 1909–13 (wife of William Howard Taft).
2.
Lorado
[luh-rey-doh] /ləˈreɪ doʊ/ (Show IPA), 1860–1936, U.S. sculptor.
3.
Robert A(lphonso)
[al-fon-soh] /ælˈfɒn soʊ/ (Show IPA), 1889–1953, U.S. lawyer and political leader (son of William Howard).
4.
William Howard, 1857–1930, 27th president of the U.S. 1909–13; chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1921–30.
noun
1.
William Howard. 1857–1930, US statesman; 27th president of the US (1909–13)
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