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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Born in New York City on October 27, 1858, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was governor of New York before becoming U.S. vice president. At age 42, Teddy Roosevelt became the youngest man to assume the U.S. presidency after President William McKinley was assassinated in 1901. He won a second term in 1904. Known for his anti-monopoly policies and ecological conservationism, Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in ending the Russo-Japanese War. He died in New York on January 6, 1919. -
Yosemite put under Federal Control
Congress created Yosemite National Park, home of natural wonders like Half Dome and the giant sequoia trees. Native Americans were the main residents of Yosemite, located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, the 1849 gold rush brought thousands of miners and settlers to the region. Tourists and damage to Yosemites ecosystem followed. Marked as first time the government protected land for public enjoyment and laid the foundation for establishing the national and state park systems. -
Returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero
Roosevelt served gallantly during this brief conflict, which lasted from May to July, 1898.Roosevelt resigned as Assistant Secretary of the Navy and petitioned Secretary of War Alger to allow him to form a volunteer regiment. Although he had three years of experience as a captain in the National Guard, Roosevelt gave leadership of the regiment to Leonard Wood, a war hero. Wood, as Colonel, and Roosevelt, as Lt. Colonel, began recruiting and organizing the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry. -
Theodore Roosevelt President after Assassination of McKinnely
With the assassination of President McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, not quite 43, became the youngest President in the Nation's history. He brought new excitement and power to the Presidency, as he vigorously led Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy.
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Energy Crisis
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The Coal strike of 1902, also known as the anthracite coal strike, was a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania. Miners were on strike asking for higher wages, shorter workdays and the recognition of their union.
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Passing of Elkins Act
The Elkins Act is a 1903 United States federal law that amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. The Act authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates, and upon the shippers that accepted these rebates.
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Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
Pelican Island is an historic bird rookery that provides nesting habitat for at least 16 species of colonial water birds as well as the endangered wood stork. More than 30 species of water birds use the island during the winter migratory season, and more than 130 bird species are found throughout the entire Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge.
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Wins first full term as President
Young and physically robust, he brought a new energy to the White House, and won a second term on his own merits in 1904. Roosevelt confronted the bitter struggle between management and labor head-on and became known as the great “trust buster” for his strenuous efforts to break up industrial combinations under the Sherman Antitrust Act. He was also a dedicated conservationist, setting aside some 200 million acres for national forests, reserves and wildlife refuges during his presidency. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
For preventing the manufacture, sale, or transportation of adulterated or misbranded or poisonous or deleterious foods, drugs, medicines, and liquors, and for regulating traffic therein, and for other purposes.
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Founding of Devils Tower National Park
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It rises dramatically 1,267 feet (386 m) above the Belle Fourche River, standing 867 feet (265 m) from summit to base. The summit is 5,112 feet (1,559 m) above sea level. Devils Tower was the first declared United States National Monument, established on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt Leaves US after Presidency, Goes to Africa
Between the two of them, Theodore and Kermit slew 512 beasts including 17 lion, 11 elephant and 20 rhinoceros. The remaining animals were no doubt happy to see T.R. leave the plain. After the year-long hunt, Roosevelt proceeded to England for the funeral of King Edward VII and then on to Norway to accept the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in ending the Russo-Japanese War. He returned to the U.S. in June, 1910.
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Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Called for direct election of U.S. senators, woman suffrage, reduction on tariffs, and many social reforms. Roosevelt served as the 26th president of the U.S. from 1901-1909. Embarks on a vigorous campaign as the party’s presidential candidate. A key point of his platform was the “Square Deal” Roosevelt’s concept of a society based on fair business competition and increased welfare for needy Americans.
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