Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

This political cartoon, "I am a Progressive," was created by Ole May and published in 1912. The cartoon shows William Howard Taft speaking on a stage in front of five men identified as various scandals and incidents, such as the "Ballinger scandal." the men look enthralled by Taft and hold a sign identifying themselves as "the Who'd-a-thunk-it Club."

President William Howard Taft (standing, back row, left) posing with his wife, Helen Herron Taft (seated), and three children.