jan 4, 1908 - William Taft Elected
Description:
- Was Sec. of War under Roosevelt- Prosecuted trusts under the Sherman Antitrust Act
- His "Dollar Diplomacy" called for acting in foreign affairs to achieve a financial result on behalf of one's country
- His admin. created the Dep. of Labor and the parcel-post system
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 4, 1908
Now
~ 116 years ago
