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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Theodore Roosevelt was born at 28 East 20th Street in Manhattan, New York City. -
Theodore Roosevelt is moved into presidency
McKinley died on September 14, and Roosevelt was informed while he was in North Creek; he continued on to Buffalo and was sworn in as the nation's 26th president at the Ansley Wilcox House. -
Coal Strike
In May 1902, anthracite coal miners went on strike, threatening a national energy shortage. After threatening the coal operators with intervention by federal troops, Roosevelt won their agreement to an arbitration of the dispute by a commission, which succeeded in stopping the strike. -
Elkins Act passed
Theodore Roosevelt sponsored this law as part of his "Square Deal", it's purpose was to amend the Interstate Commerce Commission. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
The Meat Inspection Act of 1906 banned misleading labels and preservatives that contained harmful chemicals. The Pure Food and Drug Act banned food and drugs that were impure or falsely labeled from being made, sold, and shipped. Roosevelt also served as honorary president of the American School Hygiene Association from 1907 to 1908, and in 1909 he convened the first White House Conference on the Care of Dependent Children. -
Devil's Tower
Devil's Tower was established in September 24, 1906 by Theodore Roosevelt. -
Theodore Roosevelt leaves presidency, and visits Africa
Theodore went to central Africa to hunt for Smithsonian Institution. -
Bull-Moose Party
Bolting from the Republican Party, Roosevelt and key allies such as Pinchot and Albert Beveridge created the Progressive Party, structuring it as a permanent organization that would field complete tickets at the presidential and state level. It was popularly known as the "Bull Moose Party", after Roosevelt told reporters, "I'm as fit as a bull moose". -
Pelican Island
On March 14, 2003, the National Wildlife Refuge System will celebrate 100 years since President Theodore Roosevelt established the first national wildlife refuge at Pelican Island, Florida.
