First President of the Progressive Era
Theodore Roosevelt
26th President of the United States
In office September 14th, 1901 to March 4th, 1909
A very risky and energetic president
Nicknamed the “Trust Buster” for his work against corrupt American trusts
Reformed the meat industry and created standards that companies had to adhere to
Became president after President McKinley was shot and killed
Led the “Great White Fleet”, the majority of America’s navy, on a world tour to display the immense power of America’s navy and
military
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt
26th President of the United States
In office September 14th, 1901 to March 4th, 1909
A very risky and energetic president
Nicknamed the “Trust Buster” for his work against corrupt American trusts
Reformed the meat industry and created standards that companies had to adhere to
Became president after President McKinley was shot and killed
Led the “Great White Fleet”, the majority of America’s navy, on a world tour to display the immense power of America’s navy and
military
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt
Second President of the Progressive Era
Howard Taft
27th President of the United States
In office March 4th, 1909 to March 4th, 1913
Continued Roosevelt’s work against trusts
Considered a more cautious president
Believed in the expansive use of rule of law in government
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Taft#Presidency.2C_1909.E2.80.931913
27th President of the United States
In office March 4th, 1909 to March 4th, 1913
Continued Roosevelt’s work against trusts
Considered a more cautious president
Believed in the expansive use of rule of law in government
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Taft#Presidency.2C_1909.E2.80.931913
Third President of the Progressive Era
Thomas Wilson
28th President of the United States
In office March 4th, 1913 to March 4th, 1921
Made many major reforms in his first term
His second term centered on the First World War
Became a major advocate of women’s suffrage
Helped Create the League of
Nations
Negotiated peace after World War 1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson
28th President of the United States
In office March 4th, 1913 to March 4th, 1921
Made many major reforms in his first term
His second term centered on the First World War
Became a major advocate of women’s suffrage
Helped Create the League of
Nations
Negotiated peace after World War 1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson