Oct 6: Teddy Rosevelt (Monopolies)

“He would be the youngest person ever to lead the nation” - Source
“ Mr. Hawley seems to be modeling himself on Theodore Roosevelt, who campaigned on breaking up trusts and giving Americans a “Square Deal.” In 2008 Mr. Hawley wrote a book, “Theodore Roosevelt: Preacher of Righteousness,” exalting the 26th president for making “the progressive era possible” with his “politics of virtue, his warrior republicanism.” Roosevelt “talked as a conservative but harbored the political ambitions of a radical,” Mr. Hawley wrote.” - Source
His father helped establish the Children’s Aid Society to support children experiencing homelessness - Source
- “His joy, he said, was being connected with new work, worthy institutions in their infancy, the influence of which would be felt throughout the country.” - Source

The Sherman Antitrust Act was passed in the Senate by a 51-to-1 vote, while the House endorsed it unanimously. - Source