# Charles P. Taft — Recollections of Full Years character guide

> Charles P. Taft in Recollections of Full Years by Helen Herron Taft.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Charles, Charlie, Charlie Taft, Charles Taft, Charles P. Taft, Mrs. Charles Taft

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-cincinnati-and-washington

## Who they are

The Tafts' eldest son, a quiet presence in a family consumed by politics, whose travels with his parents trace the private rhythms beneath public storms.

## In the story

### [Introduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/i-introduction)

Mentioned as part of the social circle; the Charles Tafts accompany Helen to the coasting party.

### [II: Cincinnati and Washington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/ii-cincinnati-and-washington)

Taft's brother, whom he consulted before accepting the appointment.

### [An Historic Trip](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/viii-an-historic-trip)

Referred to as the ship's baby, younger than the Worcester children.

### [XI: A Trip to Rome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xi-a-trip-to-rome)

Catches whooping-cough on the voyage to Europe and passes it to his sister Helen.

### [Busy Years](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xiv-busy-years)

Accompanies Mrs. Taft to meet Mr. Taft at Yellowstone Park.

### [XV: A Hurried Trip Around the World](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xv-a-hurried-trip-around-the-world)

Manages Taft's campaign headquarters, hosts the funeral and the Committee of Announcement, provides hospitality on election night.

### [President of the United States](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xvi-president-of-the-united-states)

Brother of William Howard Taft, stays in a rented house during the inauguration.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/xix-conclusion)

Grows tall enough to need long trousers; handles a reporter's inquiry with a 'purely personal' denial.

### [List of Illustrations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/recollections_of_full_years_se/chapters/list-of-illustrations)

Appears in illustrations when he went to the Philippines and enjoying favorite exercise with Mr. Taft.

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