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Theodore Roosevelt is born.
Theodore Roosevelt was born into a very wealthy family in New York on October 27, 1858. -
Named President after Mckinley died.
President William Mckinley died in office forcing Theodore Roosevelt to step up to office in 1901. -
Pelican Island
He made Pelican Island the very first Federal Bird Reservation. -
Elkins Act passed
The Elkins Act is a law that amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and meant to set railroad rates and regulate the telecommunication industry. -
Wins first full term as President
Roosevelt served his first full term as president from 1904-1909 which made him the first president to serve a full term. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Roosevelt made a bill that made the valley and grove Yosemite National Park. -
Devils Tower
First US National Monument that was established by Roosevelt. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
Prohibited the sale of adulterated or misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce. -
Leaves Presidency, visits Africa
After presidency, Teddy spent months in Africa hunting big game.a -
Unsuccessful run at Presidency.
Theodore Roosevelt ran for presidency in 1912 but unfortunately did not succeed for the Bull-Moose Party and became Vice President. -
Energy Crisis
The major industrial companies of the world ran into substantial petroleum shortages as well as elevated prices.
