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  Theodore Roosevelt is born
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  Yosemite under Federal Control
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  Returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero
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  Elkins Act passed
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  Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
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  Named President when McKinley is assassinated
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  Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
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  Leaves presidency, visits Africa
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  Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
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  Wins first full term as President
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  Energy crisis
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  Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge