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Theodore Roosevelt is born
He was the second of four children born in his family. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
It was first granted to the State of California before returning to the Federal government. -
Energy Crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike
They went on strike to secure better working conditions and higher pay. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
Pelican Island was made a national wildlife refuge to protect nesting birds. -
Elkins Act Passed
It prohibited railroad companies from giving rebates to businesses. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
This act prohibited the sale of misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce. -
Devils Tower
Located in Wyoming, it is named the first national monument. -
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Visit to Africa
He wanted to collect specimens for the Smithsonian's new natural history museum. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
The Bull Moose Party believed in increasing federal regulation and protecting the welfare of ordinary people. -
Wins first full term as President
He won by a landslide against Herbert Hoover after combating the Great Depression when he was the governor of New York. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
McKinley's assassination led to legislation being harder on immigration.