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In the Election of 1912, Teddy ran for president under the political party called The Bull Moose Party. He doesn't win, but comes in 2nd place
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Teddy Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York
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In 1890, Congress created the Yosemite National Park. And when they did, they soon realized that they needed government protection because it was being overrun by domestic sheep grazing
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President William McKinley was fatally assassinated at the Pan-American Exposition. Teddy Roosevelt succeeded him and took office at age 42.
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The coal strike lasted from May 12-October 23.
Miners struck for a higher pay, shorter workdays, and recognition -
Forbade the common railroad industry practice of offering rebates for large-volume shippers.
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This Island is the first national wildlife refuge in the US. Today, the National Wildlife Refuge System is the only network of federal lands dedicated specifically to wildlife conservation
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This is the year that Teddy won his first presidency
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This act prohibited the sale of misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce. This also created the FDA
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The Devils Tower was recognized as the first official national monument of the United States by Teddy Rooesevelt
