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Theodore Roosevelt is Born
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York, New York to a very wealthy family. -
Named President when Mckinley is assassinated
Teddy Roosevelt was named the 26th President of the United States in 1901. This was after President William Mckinley was shot and there were complications. -
The Energy Crisis
During the Coal Strike of 1902, Teddy Roosevelt promised he would propose a solution and that he would support them. The strike threatened to shut many things down and the miners protested on their labor. -
Elkins Act Passed
The Elkins Act was an act that amended the Interstate Commerce Act. This act prohibits railroad companies from giving rebates to large quantity businesses. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
On March 14, 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt confirmed the first national wildlife refuge at Pelican Island, Florida to protect brown Pelicans. -
Wins First Full Term as President
On November 8, 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt defeated Alton B. Parker and won the election of 1904 for his first full term as a President of the United States. -
Yosemite Under Federal Control
In 1906, Teddy Roosevelt took Yosemite National Park under federal control. Yosemite being taken into federal control helped protect it. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt signed for the act that was created to prevent the sale and transportation of altered food or drugs. -
Devils Tower, Wyoming, named First National Monument
On September 24, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt declared Devils Tower as the First National Monument. -
Leaves Presidency, Visits Africa
On March 23, 1909, Teddy Roosevelt refused to run for Presidency again and took a plane to Africa. He then set out on a hunt across Eastern Africa. -
Runs for Presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
The Bull-Moose party was formed by Theodore Roosevelt when he lost the Republican nomination in June 1912.