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Thursday, July 02, 2009

Sherman Antitrust Act passed by Congress

On July 2, 1890, the Sherman Antitrust Act became the first anti-monopoly legislation passed by Congress.

The Trusts, as depicted in a comtemporary political cartoon

Learn more about the Sherman Act.



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