107: The Philippine-American War
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William Taft, a Federal Judge in the Philippines
President will mc kinley is looking to establish an american led civil government in the philippines. In january 19 hundred, he pins hopes on judge william taft. A content heavy set federal judge in cincinnati, ohio. William taft has no interest in going to the islands. Frankly, he's a staunch opponent of the us. Being on the islands. But the president convinces him that point is now mooted. He agrees to lead the second philippine commission,. or taft commission, as it's also called, which will oversee the transition from military rule to civiliangovernment.
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