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Teddy Roosevelt born in 1858
Teddy Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family in New York City. -
Took over Mckinley's presidency
In 1901, Mckinley was assassinated by Leon Czolgosz, and Teddy Roosevelt took over the presidency, as he was the vice president at the time. -
Roosevelt introduces a coal strike
The Anthracite Coal strike began when coal workers refused to meet with representatives part of the United Mine Workers of America. -
Roosevelt Passed the Elkins Act
Teddy Roosevelt passed this act on February 19th, 1903 to prohibit railroad companies from giving rebates to large quantities of goods being transported. -
Pelican Island Refuge Center
On March 14th, 1903 Teddy Roosevelt designated Pelican Island as a refuge for wildlife endangerment and to protect the nesting of pelicans. -
Roosevelt Wins a Full Presidency Term
In 1904, Roosevelt won a full presidency term, beating Alton B. Parker who was a republican-democratic representative. -
Teddy Added Land to Yosemite National Park
On June 11th, 1906, T.R. added Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove to the National Park of Yosemite. -
Passed the Food and Drug Act
On June 30th, 1906 Roosevelt passed the original Food and Drug Act to prevent the manufacturing, selling or transportation of unsafe, misbranded, or tampered food. -
Proclaimed Devils Tower
On September 24th, 1906 Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower in Wyoming as the first national monument of the U.S. -
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Roosevelt Visits Africa
Roosevelt visited Africa in 1909-1911 to stop hunting because it was wanton cruelty and barbaric. He protested against cruel hunting. -
Roosevelt Loses Election
In 1912 Roosevelt loses the election to a republican party representative, William Taft. He then created a third party government called The Bull Moose Party.