William Howard Taft's White Motor car

U. S. President William Howard Taft's White Motor Company Model M 40 horse-power steam 7 passenger touring car.

Notes: Taft was the first U.S. President to use motorcars exclusively instead of horse drawn transport while in office. He purchased this vehicle for his own use with his own funds between his election and his inaguration. The man seen at the driving wheel in this photo is not identified, but is likely Taft's official driver, George Robinson. Location of the photo is on the White House grounds; in the background is the State Department Building, since renamed the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. discussion with references to period press publications.

Auto can also be seen in use in this view:File:WilliamHTaftAutomobile.jpg