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Theodore Roosevelt is born
the first American to ever win a Nobel Prize. -
when McKinley is assassinated
President William McKinley dies after sustaining complications from bullet wounds. -
Energy crisis
Miners struck for higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union. -
Pelican Island first national wildlife refuge
President Theodore Roosevelt's executive order designated the island as the nation's first national wildlife refuge for the protection of nesting birds. -
Elkins Act passed
It had heavy fines on the railroads that offered rebates and upon the shippers that accepted these rebates. -
Wins first full term as President
The presidency upon the death of his predecessor to win a full term in his own right. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
They were returned to federal control and incorporated in Yosemite National Park. -
Pure Food And Drug Act
Nation's first consumer protection agency. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming
A sacred place that is over 20 Native American tribes and it is known as Bear Lodge. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
A popular topic in the press by former President Roosevelt as well as his destination. -
Runs for presidency and Bull-Moose Party unsuccessfully
Theodore Roosevelt ran under the banner of the new Bull Moose Party and Socialist Party nominee Eugene V. Debs.