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Theodore Roosevelt is born
He was born fr. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
President McKinley is killed, VP Roosevelt takes his place. -
Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike
Miners wanted higher pay and went on strike. -
Elkins Act Passed
Prohibited railroad companies from giving rebates. -
Pelican Island
Named the island a reserve to protect the nesting birds. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
Prohibited sale of bad food and drugs. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming
First national monument in the US established by Theodore Roosevelt. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
Left to go to Africa with a party after presidency. -
Runs for presidency with the Bull-Moose party
Loses the election backed by the Bull-Moose party.