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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27th, 1858 in New York City, New York.
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Roosevelt named President when McKinley is assassinated
After William McKinley was assassinated, Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest U.S. president. His progressive reforms brought new excitement to the United States.
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Energy Crisis: Anthracite Coal Strike
The Anthracite Coal strike happened in Pennsylvania which threatened U.S. energy. Roosevelt intervened in the situation which created peace.
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Elkins Act passed
The Elkins Act was legislation supported by the Pennsylvania Railroad to end rebates. Rebates were refunds to businesses that sent large quantities on the railroad. Railroad companies did not support this.
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Pelican Island, Florida
Pelican Island became the first national wildlife refuge under Roosevelt. This was important because it was the start of many other national wildlife refuges.
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Theodore Roosevelt wins first full term
President Roosevelt was elected for his first full official term in November 2004. Roosevelt won easily based on the popular and electoral college votes.
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Yosemite under federal control
President Roosevelt signed the American Antiquities Act of 1906 which brought Yosemite Valley under protection and control of the federal government.
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Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
The truth about the meatpacking industry was exposed by muckrakers like Upton Sinclaire. This work inspired action to be taken to protect citizens, this is what lead to the creation of the Pure Food and Drug Act.
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Devil’s Tower, Wyoming
The Devils Tower is the first national monument established by Theodore Roosevelt. The monument is 867 feet and stands tall above the Wyoming prairies.
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Roosevelt leaves his presidency and visits Africa
After William Taft's inauguration, President Roosevelt went to Africa on a safari to hunt big game with his son.
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Roosevelt ran for president unsuccessfully
President Roosevelt ran for president for the third time as the nominee of the Bull Moose Party. He ended up losing to Woodrow Wilson.
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