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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Theodore Roosevelt who was born in New York, october/27/1858, he was often referred as Teddy Roosevelt, he was also an American politician and a states statesman. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
At the time Yosemite was under the control of california until 1906. California wanted to control Yosemite because of the fact of it being the worlds famous for its impressive waterfalls, meadows, cliffs, and unusual rock formations. -
McKinley is assassinated
President William McKinley is shot at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, NY. which in the process having Anarchist Leon Czolgosz, arrested in connection with the attack. -
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Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike
was a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania. Miners wanted higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
President Theodore Roosevelt's (Teddy roosevelt) executive order designated the Island as the nation's first national wildlife refuge for the protection of nesting birds. -
Elkins Act passed
The Act authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates, and upon the shippers that accepted these rebates. -
Wins first full term as President
Roosevelt's victory made him the first president who ascended to the presidency upon the death of his predecessor to win a full term in his own right. -
Pure Food And Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, also known as Dr. Wiley's Law, was the first of a series of significant consumer protection laws which was made a law by Congress in the 20th century and led to the creation of the Food and Drug Administration. -
Devil’s Tower
The devils tower (Wyoming) was a sacred landmark place to over 20 Native American tribes, the Tower is also known as Bear Lodge. Devils Tower was designated as America's first national monument in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. it got its name due to its unique characteristics, the United States Congress designated the area a U.S. forest reserve in 1892. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
In June of 1910, Theodore Roosevelt returns from a long expedition to Africa. A popular topic in the press, readers were interested in both by former President Roosevelt as well as his destination. After his return, Roosevelt published a book titled "African Game Trails," which gathered together the monthly articles he wrote for "Scribner's Magazine" describing the trip. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Democratic Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey unseated mandatory Republican President William Howard Taft while defeating former President Theodore Roosevelt (who ran under the banner of the new Progressive or "Bull Moose" Party) and Socialist Party nominee Eugene V. Debs. Presidential election results map.