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Teddy is Born
Teddy Roosevelt is born in new york 1858 -
Named President after McKinley Shot
Teddy becomes the president after the previous one was shot and killed -
Pelican Island Named First Wildlife Refuge
Teddy establishes the first national wildlife refuge in Pelican Island Florida -
Elkins Act Passed
Gave courts the power to end rate discrimination among the railroads in the U.S. -
First Full Term as President
Teddy wins his first full term as president since he previously served the back half of McKinley's -
Pure Food and Drug Act Passed
This act prevented the sale of mishandled food or drugs by companies -
Yosemite Falls Under Federal Control
Rosevelt names Yosemite a national park and places it under federal control not state -
Energy Crisis
Massive bank and financial crisis that was caused by the collapse of some investments by major companies involving banks -
Leaves Office to Visit Africa
Teddy leaves office in the hands of his successor so that he can go explore and hunt in Africa -
Runs for president (Bull Moose Party)
Teddy runs for president as a part of the progressive party which was often referred to as the bull moose party