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Theodore Roosevelt was born
He was born on October 27, 1858 in New York City. As a child he battled with asthma. He was born int the upper class. -
Returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero
Roosevelt returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero. He states that it was the greatest day of his life. He was part of the Rough Riders -
McKinley Assassination
When McKinley was assassinated Roosevelt was sworn President because he was vice president. Roosevelt was the youngest man to become president at the age of 42. McKinley was shot twice. -
Elkins Act of 1903
The Elkins Act amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. It authorized the ICC to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates. The railroad companies were not permitted to offer rebates. -
Wins first full term as President
Roosevelt won the 1904 election. The 1904 was the 30th quadrennial presidential election. He was a Republican in this election. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Roosevelt joined the 1864 state grant lands and the 1890 national parks land to make Yosemite a National Park. Roosevelt loved making national parks. -
Passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug Act requires Companies to label their products. If the products does not have all the ingredients they have to recall the products and fix it. Uptown Sinclair's book The Jungle exposed the harsh environments of the packing industries. -
Devils Tower, Wyoming
The Devils Tower was nations first national monument. It it in the Bear Lodge Mountains, part of the Black Hills. It is open 24/7 except from Christmas to New Years. -
Roosevelt leaves Presidency, visits Africa
After Roosevelt left office in 1908 he went to visit Africa in 1909. He went to Africa to hunt bug game and collect specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. He went with his son Kermit. -
Runs for Presidency, Bull-Moose Party
Roosevelt splits from the Republican party. He did not agree with Taft so he split and created The Progressive Party. The Progressive Party is also known as the Bull-Moose Party. -
Pelican Island, Florida
Pelican Island, Florida was named the first national wildlife refuge. It is still a wildlife refuge. It was created to protect egrets and other birds. -
Energy Crisis
In the early 1970s, the American oil consumption was rising even tho domestic oil production was declining.The dependence on imported oil was increasing. Americans were worried that the supplys of oil would run out or that the prices would increase.
