William Howard Taft was the U.S. President when the Titanic sank on April 15, 1912.
Titanic Sinking Date
The RMS Titanic struck an iceberg late on April 14, 1912, and sank in the early hours of April 15 during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Over 1,500 passengers and crew perished in the North Atlantic disaster.
Taft's Presidency
Taft served as the 27th President from March 4, 1909, to March 4, 1913, making him the leader at the time of the event. His military aide, Major Archibald Butt, was aboard the Titanic and died in the sinking, prompting Taft to seek updates anxiously from the White House.
