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Theodore Roosevelt is born
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President Theodore Roosevelt
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Energy crisis- anthracite coal strike
strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania. -
Pelican Island, FLorida named first national wildlife refuge
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Elkins Act passed
The Elkins Act of 1903 was created to stop the practice of railroad rebates. -
Passage of pure food and drug act
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Yosemite under federal control
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Devils tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
Devil's Tower rises 1,267 feet and features the world's largest example of columnar jointing. A sacred place to over 20 Native American tribes, the Tower is also known as Bear Lodge. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
President Theodore Roosevelt went on an expedition to Africa. -
Roosevelt
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Wins first full term as president