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Running for President under the Bull Moose Party
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 -
Teddys Birth
Teddy Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York -
Yosemite under Federal Control
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 -
Assassination of McKinley
President William McKinley was fatally assassinated at the Pan-American Exposition. Teddy Roosevelt succeeded him and took office at age 42. -
1902 Coal Strike
The coal strike lasted from May 12-October 23.
Miners struck for a higher pay, shorter workdays, and recognition -
Elkins Act Passed
Forbade the common railroad industry practice of offering rebates for large-volume shippers. -
Pelican Island
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 -
Election of 1904
This is the year that Teddy won his first presidency -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
This act prohibited the sale of misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce. This also created the FDA -
Devils Tower
The Devils Tower was recognized as the first official national monument of the United States by Teddy Rooesevelt
