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Under which U.S. President did Johnston serve as commissioner of railroads?

  • Andrew Johnson

  • Grover Cleveland

  • Benjamin Harrison

  • Rutherford B. Hayes

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Johnston served as commissioner of railroads under President Grover Cleveland. He was appointed to this role in 1887 and served until 1889. During his tenure, Johnston oversaw the regulation of the railroad industry, including the establishment of safety standards and the enforcement of antitrust laws. He also worked to improve the efficiency and reliability of the nation's railroad system.
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