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Theodore Roosevelt The Progressive Presidency

“TR” Most prominent Progressive leader Former War Hero, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Governor of NY, and Vice-President Boxer, wrestler, hunter, rower, and rancher According to his son,“TR always wanted to be the bride at every wedding and the corpse at every funeral”

“TR” Most popular politician of his time Handled the mass media and got them on his side Gave him the nickname “Teddy” and “TR”

Coal Strike of 1902

Mine workers union went on strike Wanted higher wages, 8-hour workday, and recognition of the union Against his advisors wishes, TR got involved and invited the owners and the union to the White House

Coal Strike of 1902 Coal owners wanted TR to use the army to break the union TR said he would use the army, but to take over the mines “To hell with the Constitution when the people want coal!”

Result of Strike? Mine workers got a 10% pay increase 9 hour workday NO union recognition

TR and Conservation

Conservation efficient management and use of natural resources, such as forests, grasslands, and rivers, Major focus for TR Tripled the size of U.S. Forests Bureau of Reclamation  Federal agency established in 1902 providing public funds for irrigation projects in arid regions

“Trust Buster”

Trust Busting Filed most famous antitrust suit in 1902 against the Northern Securities Company owned by JP Morgan Northern Securities Company wanted to control the railroad network of the Northwest In 1904 the Supreme Court ordered the dissolution of the Northern Securities Company

Other Regulation TR responded to the growing popular demand for reform by pushing further toward a regulatory government Would go on to pass the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act The meat and food drug acts extended government regulation over business to protect the public health and safety, but also benefitted businesses by driving out smaller competitors