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Sherman Antitrust Act.
There were 44 anti-trust suits when Roosevelt was in office. Source: The American Pageant Text Book for AP US History
William Howard Taft was considered a trust buster primarily because of his aggressive enforcement of antitrust laws during his presidency from 1909 to 1913. He continued and expanded upon the antitrust efforts initiated by his predecessor, Theodore Roosevelt, by bringing numerous lawsuits against monopolies, including significant cases against Standard Oil and American Tobacco Company. Taft's administration filed more antitrust suits than Roosevelt's, solidifying his reputation as a dedicated opponent of corporate monopolies and promoting fair competition.
President Taft continued policies Roosevelt started. Most important the anti-trust policies. He had 90 Anti-trust suits.
William Howard Taft's presidency (1909-1913) was marked by a vigorous approach to antitrust enforcement, even more so than his predecessor, Theodore Roosevelt. Taft's administration filed over 90 antitrust lawsuits, targeting major corporations, including the Standard Oil Company and American Tobacco Company. His commitment to antitrust regulation aimed to promote competition and curb monopolistic practices, solidifying his legacy as a strong advocate for corporate regulation. However, his aggressive stance also led to a split in the Republican Party, contributing to his eventual political challenges.
The Sherman Antitrust Act made trusts and those who violated the act subject to civil remedies and criminal penalties in actions by the Department of Justice and to treble damages in private suits.
Taft did not have a great attitude toward big business. There were 90 antitrust suits during his tenure as president.
Women started wearing business suits as early as the 1930s. These early suits were skirt suits not pants suits that can be found today.
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Taft did not have a great attitude toward big business. There were 90 antitrust suits during his tenure as president.
In addition to creating the Department of Commerce and Labor, Congress passed the Expedition Act, which gave federal anti-trust suits precedence on the dockets of circuit courts.
In addition to creating the Department of Commerce and Labor, Congress passed the Expedition Act, which gave federal anti-trust suits precedence on the dockets of circuit courts.