Sherman Antitrust Act
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The Sherman Antitrust Act is a United States antitrust law which prescribes the rule of free competition among those engaged in commerce and consequently prohibits unfair monopolies. It was passed by
Sen. John Sherman (R–Ohio), the principal author of the Sherman Antitrust Act
1911 comic depicting trust opposition to the Sherman Antitrust Act
Benjamin Harrison, head and shoulders bw photo, 1896
Benjamin Harrison
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Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd president of the United States, serving from 1889 to 1893. He was a member of the Harrison family of Virginia—a grandson of the ninth president, William Henry Harrison,
Sherman Antitrust Act
…Senate by John Sherman (R–OH) Passed the Senate on April 8, 1890 (52–1) Passed the House on June 20, 1890 (unanimous vote) Signed into law by President Benjamin Harrison on July 2, 1890 United States Supreme Court cases List United States v. E.C. Knight Co., 156 U.S. 1 (1894) United States v. Trans-Missouri Freight…
Harrison in 1896
Harrison c. 1850
Harrison during the Battle of Resaca leading the 70th Indiana, May 1864; Harrison was a colonel at the time.
Brigadier General Harrison (left) with other commanders of the XX Corps, 1865