Woodrow Wilson.
Wilson was unable to make much of the progressive lawlessness he wanted stick. FDR made it stick and Eisenhower subsequently rubber stamped it rather than repeal it all when he could have saved the nation for a relative pittance.
“Woodrow Wilson”
Teddy Roosevelt. People seem unaware of the GOP’s progressive history.
Teddy not only was a progressive Republican, he ran for President on the Progressive Party ticket in 1912, splitting the GOP vote and giving the election to Woodrow Wilson.
Some of FDR’s New Dealers began their political careers with Teddy before switching parties to support young cousin Franklin.