Theodore Roosevelt 1901-1909 Research Paper

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Well I can say that Theodore Roosevelt 1901-1909, was known as a trust-buster, champion of the environment, consumers, and other reforms. TR is known for the Meat Inspection Act and the La belling Act. also that William Howard Taft 1909-1913 was Roosevelt's hand-picked successor. Woodrow Wilson 1913-1921 was a Democrat and a Progressive. these are the three presidents did while in office November 5. it will be that Wilson is credited with helping to create the Federal Reserve Board, and pushing through the Clayton Anti-Trust Act of

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