President Taft served as the 27th President of the United States from 1909 to 1913. His full name was William Howard Taft, but there are various synonyms that describe his presidency. Taft was known for promoting peace and arbitration as a means to settle international disputes. As a result, he was sometimes referred to as the "Peace President" or "Arbitration President." His achievement in establishing the Department of Labor, the Children's Bureau, and the National Parks Service earned him the title of "Progressive President." Additionally, Taft's sizable physical build earned him the nickname "Big Bill" and his love for golf led to him being called the "Golfing President".