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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Teddy Roosevelt was born in Manhatten. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
McKinley died, bringing his Vice President Theodore Roosevelt to presidency. -
Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike
Strike by Unitided Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania. -
Elkins Act Passed
Gave federal courts the power to end rate discrimination. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
Theodore worked hard to preserve wildlife and protect it. -
Wins first full term as President
Wins first full term against Albert B. Parker. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
Prohibits the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs. -
Yosemite under Federal control
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Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
Mondell was a member and later became chairman for the House Committee on Public Lands. -
leaves presidency, visits Africa.
Went on trip to Africa to collect around 11,400 animal specimens. Wrote a book about his trip. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party