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Theodore Roosevelt is Born
Theodore Roosevelt's parents give birth to him. -
Returns a War Hero
Theodore Roosevelt returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero. -
Becomes President After Assasination
President McKinley gets assasinated and Roosevelt takes his place as president. -
Bear Cub Incident
On a hunting trip Roosevelt left a bear cub alive and gained the nickname 'Teddy'. The teddy bear toy is made and named after him. -
Energy Crisis
Coal miners go on stirke, the nation doesn't have enough coal and Roosevelt steps in on behalf of the workers. -
Elkins Act
Elkins Act passed and makes it illegal for railroads to give rebates. -
Pelican Island Fisrt National Wildlife Refuge
Pelican Island in Florida becomes America's first national wildlife refuge. -
Wins First Full Term
Roosevelt runs for president and wins. He starts his first full term in the position. -
Devil's Tower
Devil's Tower in Wyoming becomes America's first national monument. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Pure Food and Drug Act is passed requiring all food and drugs to be labeled with accurate information. -
Yosemite Under Federal Control
Yosemite becomes a national park. -
Leaves Presidency for Africa
After two terms as president Roosevelt leaves office and goes to Africa. -
Runs For Presidency Unsuccessfully
Roosevelt runs for a third term as the presidential canadite for the Bull-Moose Party. He is unsuccssesful.
