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Born
Born in New York City -
President
Roosevelt becomes the 26th President after President McKinley dies. -
Coal Strike
Due to unfair wages and long workdays miners left work demanding a change. Roosevelt demanded they resolve their differences. Miners won an increase in pay and shorter work days. -
Elkins Act
Prohibited railroads from granting rebates to favored customers. -
Pelican Island
The National Wildlife Refuge. The first federal bird reservation, founded by Roosevelt. -
Elected President
Defeats Alton B. Parker during election. -
Devils Tower
Becomes the first national monument. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Protect the health of the people by requiring inspections on foods and drugs for any contamination before selling and consuming. -
Yosemite
After the American Antiquities act was passed Yosemite Valley wad passed back into federal control. -
Africa
Leaves the US to expedition to Africa in search of animal specimens. Returns in 1910 with thousands specimens. -
Bull Moose Party
A Republican third party started by Roosevelt that addressed political corruption. Lost to the Democratic nominee Woodrow Wilson.
