This black-and-white photograph, shows Governor-General William H. Taft at his desk in his office in the Philippines. Taft was sent to the Philippines at the request of President William McKinley in 1900, where he was tasked with overseeing the establishment of a civilian government for the new protectorate following its annexation to the United States as a result from the Spanish American War. Sympathetic towards and popular with the Filipino people, Taft governed the islands until he was summoned by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903 to serve as his Secretary of War.

This illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt learning jui-jitsu from Yamashita Yoshiaki in the East Room. The spectators include future president William H. Taft, Roosevelt's sons, Theodore, Kermit, Quentin, and Archibald, and three women: most likely Roosevelt's wife, Edith, and daughters Alice and Ethel. Around 1905, the president invited the celebrated martial artist and instructor to the White House to provide a demonstration. The president himself took part in the demonstration in the East Room. This artistic interpretation was created by John Hutton for the White House Historical Association. Hutton's whimsical illustrations were featured in his book "How to Draw the Presidents," published by the White House Historical Association.

This photograph, taken circa 1909, shows President William H. Taft horseback riding with Clarence Ransom Edwards. As Chief of the Customs and Insular Division of the War Department, Edwards worked with President Taft when he was Governor-General of the Philippines and Secretary of War. The men's long professional relationship also developed into a personal friendship. President Taft enjoyed riding horses with friends and his social circle, including members of the prestigious Washington Riding and Hunt Club.

In this photograph, President William Howard Taft passes the dugout of the Washington Senators baseball team shortly before a game on August 13, 1912. The Senators were defeated by the Chicago White Sox with a final score of 3-5. The sinking of the Titanic earlier that year had prevented President Taft from tossing the ceremonial first pitch of the baseball season.

This black and white photograph is of President William Howard Taft throwing out the Opening Day first pitch on April 14, 1910, at National Park in Washington, D.C. Taft attended the April 14th game, where the Washington Senators defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 3-0.

This engraving of President William H. Taft was produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Taft served as 27th president of the United States from 1909-1913. Before the presidency, Taft had served as a federal circuit judge, governor-general of the Philippines for President William McKinley, and as secretary of war to President Theodore Roosevelt. In 1921, President Warren G. Harding appointed him chief justice of the Supreme Court, an honor Taft cherished more than the presidency.

This photograph shows President Theodore Roosevelt standing with President-elect William Howard Taft on the day of Taft's inauguration.

In this black and white photograph, officials watch in the Oval Office as President William Howard Taft signs a bill making New Mexico the forty-seventh state in the union. This photograph was taken on January 6, 1912.

In this black and white portrait photograph, President William Howard Taft and his family pose on the South Portico during Mr. and Mrs. Taft's silver anniversary celebration on June 18, 1911. The children, from left to right, are Charles, Helen, and Robert. This photograph was taken by Barnett McFee Clinedinst with a July 10, 1911 copyright.

This black and white photograph is a portrait of President William Howard Taft by A. Chickering. Taft wears a distinctive buffalo coat over his suit.

This black and white photograph is of officials watching as President William Howard Taft signs a bill making Arizona the forty-eighth state in the Union.

This is a black and white photograph of President William Howard Taft and his children riding horseback taken circa 1909. Charles Taft, the younger son, is on the left of the photo with Helen, the Tafts' only daughter, on the right.

This black and white photograph is of President William Howard Taft touring with government officials in a 1908 Model K Touring Steamer. Taft, an automobile enthusiast, made the steamer the official mode of presidential transportation, a significant boost to the fledging auto industry.

This black and white photograph is of President William Howard Taft throwing out the Opening Day first pitch on April 14, 1910, at National Park in Washington, D.C. The caption mistakenly states the date as June 9, 1910. Taft attended the April 14th game, where the Washington Senators defeated the Philadelphia Athletics, 3-0.

This print is a portrait of President William Howard Taft by Anders Zorn. The original portrait was completed from sittings, possibly in the Blue Room. In 1911, when Zorn completed the portrait, he released the etching of the portrait for mass production.

This black and white photograph is of President William Howard Taft seated in the Oval Office. Taft was the second president to occupy the West Wing. He is responsible for creating the Oval Office, ordering its construction in 1909, only a few months after his inauguration.

This is a black and white portrait photograph by Barnett McFee Clinedinst is of President William Howard Taft and was taken circa 1909.

In this black and white photograph, President William Howard Taft plays golf in Chevy Chase, Maryland while two unidentified men look on. This photograph taken on June 28, 1909 is stamped with a copyright by George Grantham Bain.

This is a black and white photograph of President-elect William Howard Taft and his family in a touring car. The White Company loaned him the car for a pre-inaugural vacation in Augusta, Georgia during the winter of 1909. In the backseat of the vehicle are President Taft and First Lady Helen Herron Taft. The two older Taft children, Robert A. Taft and Helen Taft sit in the middle seat while Charles P. Taft sits besides the driver.

In this black and white photograph, officials watch as President William Howard Taft signs a bill granting New Mexico statehood. The image is stamped "Clinedinst," probably for Barnett McFee. Clinedinst, a well-known portrait photographer who took photos of multiple presidents.

This black and white photograph is of President William Howard Taft using the telephone.

This is a photograph of an inaugural parade, possibly for President Calvin Coolidge. This photograph is from the Herbert E. French collection, at the Library of Congress, which captured life in Washington, D.C. from the Wilson to the Hoover administrations.

This is a photograph of the President-elect William H. Taft riding with First Lady Helen Herron Taft to the swearing in ceremony at the Capitol in 1909. This photograph is from the Herbert E. French collection, of the National Photo Company at the Library of Congress, which captured life in Washington, D.C. from the Wilson to the Hoover administrations.

This portrait of William Howard Taft was painted by Swedish artist Anders Leonard Zorn in 1911, during Taft's third year in office. Taft sat for Zorn in the Blue Room, which Taft's predecessor Theodore Roosevelt had recently remodeled. Taft had been a judge and served in the Cabinet prior to his presidency, which began March 4, 1909 and ended March 4, 1913. He is the only president to subsequently serve on the Supreme Court after his presidency. Taft was Chief Justice from 1921 until 1930.