Presidents of the 1910s
Presidency in the 1910s had a very prominent progressive
feeling to it. Both presidents, William
Taft and Woodrow Wilson, although from different parties had progressive
platforms. For example, in the 1912
election, both Wilson and Roosevelt declared a progressive platform. Also during his presidency, William Taft,
busted more trusts than even Roosevelt and is known as being a very progressive
president, even if he was timid. The
progressive decade continued with Woodrow Wilson, who brought around many
worker reforms for Federal Workers, Sailors, Farmers and many more. Unlike Taft, Wilson was famous for getting
things done quickly in a very back to back style. Overall, this decade is known for its
progressive presidents and the prominence that Wilson held going into World War
One.
William Taft became our 27th President on March 4, 1909. Before becoming president Taft was appointed to serve on the Superior Court of Cincinnati in 1887, and then Solicitor General of the United states in 1891. Taft also served as Governor-General of the Philippines in 1900 under order of president William McKinley. In 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt appointed Taft to Secretary of war in attempt to mold him into his presidential successor. Once he was President, Taft emphasized on trust busting, civil service reforms and strengthening the Interstate Commerce Commission. He is also known for passing the 16th amendment (income tax). He was famous for creating "Dollar Diplomacy's" in an attempt to gain control of foreign nations. After leaving the White House after 4 years, Taft became Chancellor Kent Professor of Law and Legal History at Yale University.
Woodrow Wilson, born December 28, 1856, became our nations 28th president in 1913. Before becoming President of the United States, Wilson was the President of Princeton University from 1902-1910 and was the Goren of New Jersey from 1911-1913. As a democrat and leader of the Progressive Movement, Wilson passed many legislative acts that Helped many working Americans safe and kept the best interest of the people. These acts included the Federal Reserve Act the Federal Trade Commission Act, The Clayton Anti Trust Act, The Federal Farm Loan Act, and The Adamson Act. Although He kept America out of war with Germany, Wilson barley won his 2nd election in 1916. However German Submarines continued to sink non-war ships and eventually pushed Wilson to declare war on Germany and start WW1. Eventually America did enter WW1 under Wilson's rule in 1914 and came out victorious in 1918 thanks to Wilson's League of Nations whose goal was to maintain world peace.
Woodrow Wilson, born December 28, 1856, became our nations 28th president in 1913. Before becoming President of the United States, Wilson was the President of Princeton University from 1902-1910 and was the Goren of New Jersey from 1911-1913. As a democrat and leader of the Progressive Movement, Wilson passed many legislative acts that Helped many working Americans safe and kept the best interest of the people. These acts included the Federal Reserve Act the Federal Trade Commission Act, The Clayton Anti Trust Act, The Federal Farm Loan Act, and The Adamson Act. Although He kept America out of war with Germany, Wilson barley won his 2nd election in 1916. However German Submarines continued to sink non-war ships and eventually pushed Wilson to declare war on Germany and start WW1. Eventually America did enter WW1 under Wilson's rule in 1914 and came out victorious in 1918 thanks to Wilson's League of Nations whose goal was to maintain world peace.