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Address on the Tariff Law of 1909
William Taft

The new tariff law that President William Taft signed shortly after his inauguaruation had come under attack from Democrats and fellow Republicans, who were both dissatisfied with the part-progressivist and part-protectionist nature of the act. In this special message, the President addressed these points of opposition, examining their validity... Read more

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William Taft: Address on the Tariff Law of 1909

November 17, 1909 (over 114 years ago)

The new tariff law that President William Taft signed shortly after his inauguaruation had come under attack from Democrats and fellow Republicans, who were both dissatisfied with the part-progressivist and part-protectionist nature of the act. In this special message, the President addressed th...

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