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   Helen Louise Taft (née Herron; June 2, 1861 – May 22, 1943), known as Nellie, was the First Lady of the United States from 1909 to 1913 as the wife of President William Howard Taft. Born to a politically well-connected Ohio family, she took an early interest in political life, deciding at the age of 17 that she wished to become first lady.

2. www.whitehouse.gov › helen-herron-taftHelen Herron Taft | The White House

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Helen Herron Taft, the wife of President William Howard Taft and the First Lady from 1909 to 1913. She traveled the world, hosted social events, planted cherry trees, and wrote a book about her full years.

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   Dec 16, 2009 · Helen Taft (1861-1943) was the wife of President William Howard Taft and the first first lady to accompany her husband to the inauguration. She supported his career, introduced cherry blossom trees to Washington, D.C. and published her memoirs.

5. www.britannica.com › biography › Helen-TaftHelen Taft | American First Lady & Political Activist ...

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   May 29, 2024 · Helen Taft was an American first lady (1909–13), the wife of William Howard Taft, 27th U.S. president and 10th chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The fourth of 11 children, Helen Taft came by her interest in politics through her parents, John Herron, a prominent lawyer and Republican Party.

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7. archive.firstladies.org › biographies › firstladiesHelen Taft Biography :: National First Ladies' Library

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Helen Taft, the wife of President William Howard Taft and the first lady of the United States from 1909 to 1913. Find out about her family background, education, career, hobbies, and legacy.

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8. millercenter.org › president › taftHelen Taft | Miller Center

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   Learn about Helen Taft, the wife of President William Howard Taft, who supported his political career and influenced the White House. Discover her role in the Japanese cherry trees, the First Ladies' gowns, and the Supreme Court.

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   Who was Helen Taft?

   • Updated: August 21, 2018 | Original: December 16, 2009 Helen Taft (1861-1943) was an American first lady (1909-13) and the wife of William Howard Taft, 27th president of the United States and later chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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   How did Helen Herron meet will Taft?

   • The year after this notable visit she met “that adorable Will Taft,” a tall young lawyer, at a sledding party. They found intellectual interests in common; friendship matured into love; Helen Herron and William Howard Taft were married in 1886. A “treasure,” he called her, “self-contained, independent, and of unusual application.”

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   What happened to Helen Taft?

   • Taft's influence as first lady was cut short by a stroke two months into her tenure, permanently limiting her mobility and leaving her absent for a year while she partially recovered. Though President Taft was relieved that his term had ended, Helen Taft was upset by his defeat for reelection.

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   Where did Helen Taft live?

   • After their White House years, Helen Taft took up residence with her husband in New Haven, Connecticut, as he joined the faculty of the Yale Law School. Ironically, she returned to her beloved Washington in 1921 when her husband was given the office to which he had aspired most of his adult life, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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    Years of service: 1909-1913. Born: 1861. The White House left a deep impression on the young Helen Herron when her parents, close friends of President Rutherford B. Hayes, visited the mansion. She wanted nothing less than for her future husband to become President of the United States.