Sun Sep 15 11:13:09 UTC 2024: ## Today in Supreme Court History: Chief Justice William Howard Taft’s Birthday

**September 15, 1857** marks the birthday of **William Howard Taft**, who later served as the 27th Chief Justice of the United States. This historical tidbit was highlighted on Reason.com’s “Today in Supreme Court History” feature. Taft, a prominent figure in American law and politics, held the highest judicial office in the nation from 1921 until his death in 1930. His legacy continues to shape the landscape of the Supreme Court and American legal history.

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