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William Howard Taft sworn in as Secretary of War

William Howard Taft was sworn in as Secretary of War in President Theodore Roosevelt's cabinet.

William Howard Taft sworn in as Secretary of War

Taft's appointment placed a close Roosevelt ally in charge of the Army and U.S. administration of the Philippines and helped launch Taft's national political rise that culminated in the presidency.

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