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Theodore Roosevelt was born
He was born in 1858, October 27 -
Named president when McKinley is assasinated
This assassination gave Teddy Roosevelt his third presidential term. -
Elkins act passed
A law that limited the over competitive rail road companies of the early 1900's -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
A national wildlife refuge started for non-native animals -
Runs for presidency unsuccessfully for bull-moose party
He ran for president with the bull moose party and ended not getting elected -
Wins first full term as president
He won his first full term as president in 1904 -
Passage of pure food and drug act
This restricted companies so they couldn't put misinformation on labels. -
devils tower
It is a towering rock that you have to see from every angle to have fully seen it. -
Yosemite under federal control
The government claimed a piece of land that was roughly the size of Rhode island and turned it into a national park. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
He went on an expedition through Africa and a famous quote came out of it, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." -
Energy Crisis
In the 1970s when oil prices jumped 350% there was was shortage across the whole country and gas stations were very limited.
