In June 1912 , she attended both the Republican National Convention that re-nominated her husband and the Democratic National Convention that nominated his opponent Woodrow Wilson . She took a front-row seat at the latter in order to deter speakers ' criticism of her husband . After losing the election , the Tafts returned to Cincinnati , where William began teaching law . Nellie Taft wrote her memoir , '' Recollections of Full Years '' , which was published in 1914 . During the Great War , she provided support for the American Red Cross
Republican National Convention
1912 Republican National Convention
Helen Herron Taft