Few presidential couples enjoyed a closer relationship in the White House than Will and Nellie Taft. Throughout William Howard Taft's rise in American politics, she had been his most intimate confidant.

Th ere is no better way to gainperspective on the debate than reading this volume. William Howard Taft served as thetwenty-third president of the United Statesfrom 1909-1913 and as Chief Justice of theSupreme Court from 1921-1930.

This is collection of ideas stated over Taft’s lifetime of service as administrator, diplomat, president, and Chief Justice. It singles out the essence of his convictions regarding government, diplomacy, and the law.