Biography
What is William Taft's Birthday?
September 15, 1857
Both Presidents served 2 terms
False. Both served one term
How many children did Hayes mother have?
Five including Rutherford. He was the last born child.
How many children would Lucy and Rutherford Hayes have?
Eight.
How many votes did Rutherford win by?
One
When and Where was Rutherford B Hayes born?
October 4, 1822, Ohio
Both Presidents come from Ohio
True
What two branches did Taft serve in that no other president has done
Served in both the Chief Justice and Presidency
What is Taft's Nickname?
“big bill”
Who did William Taft run against?
William Jennings Bryan
Which law school did Hayes go to?
Harvard Law School
Both are Democrat
False. Both are Republicans
1910 election the democratic party took control of the ____ after 16 years
the House
Lucy Hayes would be the first American to own what?
Siamese Cat
Williams best supporter was ___ that made him win the election
Roosevelt
What college(s) did Taft attend?
University of Cincinnati College of Law and Yale
William Taft was the 27th President
True
What did Taft create during his Presidency?
Created the United States Chamber of Commerce
Which President supposedly got stuck in the white house bathtub?
William Taft
What was different about Hayes Election?
He was sworn into office in secrecy two days before the official ceremony.
What battle was Hayes severely injured in?
The Battle of South Mountain
Hayes was forced to fight in the Civil War.
False. He offered his services in the war
Why did Hayes enter into the Republican party?
Opposition to Slavery
What Tradition did they Hayes start in the White House?
Easter Egg Roll
What did Rutherford do to stop the reconstruction?
Remove the Federal Troops from the South