EVB2940912: THE FREE AMERICAN CITIZEN a Sept. 1912 cartoon showing the added costs to American consumers who purchased highly taxed foreign goods. Protectionist tariffs that were the major source of Federal Revenue until the establishment of Federal Income taxes through the ratification of the 16th amendment on Feb. 3 1913 / Bridgeman Images
EVB2940930: The Federal Trade Commission FTC was established in 1914 as a successor to Theodore Roosevelt's Bureau of Corporations. The FTC had five members authorized to issue Cease and Desist orders to large corporations to curb unfair trade practices. L-R Will H. Parry William J. Harris Joseph E. Davies Edward N. Hurley George Rublee. c. 1915 / Bridgeman Images
EVB2941062: Oval Office meeting with California Governor Ronald Reagan and newly inaugurated President Nixon. L to R VP Spiro Agnew Ronald Reagan Richard Nixon John Mitchell. Jan 24 1969. Ronald Reagan Richard Nixon John Mitchell. Jan 24 1969. Ronald Reagan Richard Nixon John Mitchell. Jan 24 1969. Ronald Reagan Richard Nixon John Mitchell. Jan 24 1969 / Bridgeman Images