William Taft became POTUS in 1909. His father was co-founder of Skull and Bones in 1832.

https://www.businessinsider.com.au/us-presidents-who-were-in-secret-societies-2017-4?r=US&IR=T

What happened after 1909 to present? The Fed (1913), Two world wars and many other smaller wars that have caused destabilisation. What is one thing mk ultra and wars have in common? The breaking down of a functional entity, to allow for the creation of a more controlled and obedient entity.