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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Theodore Roosevelt was born on this day in Manhattan, New York. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
William McKinley was assassinated in New York and his vice president Theodore Roosevelt became president. -
Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike
The energy crisis was a strike by mine workers in the anthracite coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania. This was a strike for higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union. Roosevelt attempted to persuade the union to end the strike and promised to find a solution. -
Elkins Act Passed
The Elkins Act was created to more closely regulate the railroad companies and to stop the practice of railroad rebates. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first National Wildlife Refuge
President Theodore Roosevelt's executive order designated the island as the nation's first national wildlife refuge as a way to protect nesting birds -
Wins first full term as President
Republican President Theodore Roosevelt defeated the conservative Democratic nominee, Alton B. Parker and Teddy won his first full term. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Roosevelt signed the Yosemite Recession Bill which accepted California's recession of the Yosemite Valley Grant and the Mariposa Big Tree Grove, placing them under federal protection and officially making them part of Yosemite National Park. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
President Roosevelt signed the Food and Drugs Act, known as the Wiley Act after 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair revealed food adulteration and unsanitary practices in meat production. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming
Roosevelt claimed the Devil's Tower as the first National Monument. The tower most likely formed when molten rock came upon a hard rock layer and was forced to spread into a flat-topped shape. -
Roosevelt leaves presidency, visits Africa
Roosevelt visiting Africa led to a collection of 11,400 animal specimens, political and social interactions with local leaders, and a book titled "African Game Trails". -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Election in which Democrat Woodrow Wilson defeated Bull Moose candidate and former Republican president Theodore Roosevelt.