1896
1919
Era
Progressive Era
Trust-busting, suffrage, and World War I.
6 cycles in this era
Progressive Era
1896
William McKinley
'Cross of Gold' election; realigned politics for a generation toward Republican dominance
Progressive Era1900
William McKinley
McKinley assassinated in 1901, making Theodore Roosevelt — at 42 — the youngest president
Progressive Era1904
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt declared he would not seek a third term — a promise he later tried to break in 1912
Progressive Era1908
William Howard Taft
Taft was Roosevelt's chosen successor; Bryan's third and final presidential defeat
Progressive Era1912
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelt's best-ever third-party finish (27.4% popular, 88 EV); best third-party performance in history
Progressive Era1916
Woodrow Wilson
'He kept us out of war' — Wilson declared war 5 weeks after his inauguration; Hughes led on election night
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