National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffey Rosen unveils his newest book on only man to serve as president and chief justice – William Howard Taft. Rosen argues that Taft was our most judicial president and presidential chief justice and explores Taft’s crucial role in shaping how America balances populism with the rule of law. The discusion will be moderated by Judge Douglas Ginsburg, who calls Taft “the most under-appreciated constitutional gure since George Mason.”
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William Howard Taft and the Constitution
March 21, 2018
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