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Teddy Roosevelt was born in New York City
Teddy Roosevelt was born at 28 East 20th street in New York City. -
President Mckinley was assassinated
President Mckinley was shot by Leon Czolgosz at the Pan- American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. He died from complications of the bullet wounds and because of this Vice President Teddy Roosevelt took over as president. -
Energy Crisis/Coal strike
A strike made by the United Mine workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of Easter Pennsylvania. Miners wanted higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of the Union. -
Pelican Island
This was when Florida was named first nation wildfire refuge for the process of nesting birds by President Theodore Roosevelt. -
Elkins Act
The Elkins Act was passed in 1903, this was a United States federal act that amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. This meant imposing heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates, and upon the shippers that accepted these rebates. -
Roosevelt Wins President
In 1904, Theodore Roosevelt won first full term as president of the United States. -
Passage of Pure food and Drug Act
This was an act passed in 1906 prohibiting the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce. -
Yosemite went under federal control
In 1906, the state of California receded Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove to the federal government. -
Devils Tower
In 1906, because of the influence of Mondell, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower as the first national monument. -
Bull-Moose Party
In 1912, Teddy Roosevelt runs for president again but was unsuccessful and lost. -
Teddy Roosevelt leaves presidency
In 1909, Teddy Roosevelt leaves presidency and goes on a expedition to Africa.