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Theodore Roosevelt is Born
Future president Theodore Roosevelt is born in New York on October 27th, 1858. -
Yosemite Under Federal Control
Yosemite officially becomes a national park in 1890. -
Roosevelt is Named Preisdent
William Mckinley gets assassinated and then Teddy Roosevelt takes office. -
Energy Crisis
The United Mine Workers of America went on strike for higher wages and shorter work days. -
Elkins Act
A federal law that amended the Interstate Commerce act of 1887. -
America's First Wildlife Refuge
Pelican Island became a federal bird reservation making it America's first wildlife refuge. -
Teddy Roosevelt Wins First Term
Teddy Roosevelt beats Alton Parker in the 1904 election to become president. -
Devils Tower
Gave the presidential power to set aside national monuments. Devil's tower became the first national monument. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug act
Prohibited sale of misbranded or altered food or drugs in interstate commerce. -
Teddy Roosevelt Visits Africa
After leaving the presidency in 1909 Teddy Roosevelt went exploring through the African safari capturing pictures and many other things. -
Bull Moose Party
Teddy Roosevelt unsuccessfully runs for president in hs new political party the "bull moose" party.