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Motivation
It started in New York. In the state legislature. Where, as the youngest rep, he called for an investigation into the dealings of the Attorney General and the Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court.
Overview
- “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 & Northern Securities
- The Sherman Antitrust Act was passed in the Senate by a 51-to-1 vote, while the House endorsed it unanimously. - Source