Sen. Robert A. Taft, who just tossed his hat into the ring for 1940 Republican nomination. Here viewing picture of his father, Wm. Howard Taft, who some 30 yrs before was seeking the republican nomination. Aug. 1939

New Republican Senator from Ohio. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. A new informal photograph of Senator Robert A. Taft, Republican from Ohio. He is a son of the late Chief Justice William H. Taft, 1/6/39

Informal photo of Sen. Robert A. Taft, Republican of Ohio and a candidate for the Repub. Presidential nomination, Feb. 1940

Sen. Robert Taft of Ohio

Sen. Robt. Taft

New Ohio Senator speaks to press club. Washington, D.C., Jan. 19. Senator Robert A. Taft, Republican Senator from Ohio, today spoke off the record to the Luncheon meeting of the Washington Press Club. Senator Taft is one of the new faces on Capitol Hill, 1/19/39

A tip to a youngster. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. Senator Robert Taft from Ohio today asked the advice of old timer Senator Arthur Vandenberg from Michigan upon certain matters. Senator Taft is a newcomer to Congress this year and is following advice given by those who 'know the ropes,' 1/17/39

Ohio's hope for presidency pays tribute to war dead at Memorial Day rites. Washington, D.C., May 30. With Washington leading the nation in observance of Memorial Day, and Arlington National Cemetery where the body of the unknown soldier lies being the center of activity today, Sen. Robert Taft, repu

Taft finds tearing the budget a difficult task. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Senator Robert A. Taft, Republican of Ohio, found tearing the budget a difficult task as he told reporters at a press conference today that it would take at least two years to balance the budget