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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Theodore Roosevelt is born in New York City, U.S. -
Named president after McKinley died
McKinley was assassinated, and then succeeded by vice President Theodore Roosevelt. -
First full term served
Theodore Roosevelt served his first full term starting Sep. 14, 1901, and ended Mar, 4, 1909 -
Anthracite Coal Strike
A strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of eastern Pennslyvania. Miners struck for higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union. -
Elkins Act
The Elkins Act made it a misdemeanor for a carrier to impose preferential rebates and implicated both the carrier and the recipient of the low price. Passed by the 57th Congress and signed by President Roosevelt. -
Pelican Island
President Roosevelt's executive order designated the island as the nation's first national wildlife refuge for the protection of nesting birds. -
Yosemite under federal control
President Roosevelt pledged to make Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove a part of Yosemite National Park. The State of California receded Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove to the federal government. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
Prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce. -
Devil's Tower
A sacred place to over 20 Native American Tribes, designated as America's first national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt. -
Expedition to Africa
From 1909 to 1910, President Roosevelt went on an expedition to Africa. -
Defeat under the Bull Moose Party
The Democrat party and Woodrow Wilson won the 1912 election, against the Bull Moose Party and Theodore Roosevelt.