William Howard Taft president (mar 4, 1909 – mar 4, 1913)
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He established a postal savings system; formed the Interstate Commerce Commission; and prosecuted over 75 antitrust violations, far more than pursued by the "trust- buster" Theodore Roosevelt. His reforms addressed the progressive goals of democracy and social welfare. Two of the major progressive achievements under President Taft were constitutional amendments. The Sixteenth Amendment was passed in 1909 and ratified in 1913. It gave Congress the power to create income taxes. He also improved the economy, built roads and schools, and gave the people at least some participation in governmentAdded to timeline:
Date:
mar 4, 1909
mar 4, 1913
~ 4 years