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Roosevelt is born
Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York on Oct 27, 1858 and he would go on to be a very successful president. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove remained under state administration until 1906, when they were returned to federal control and incorporated in Yosemite National Park. -
Named president after McKinley was assassinated
President McKinley was shot by a man named Leon Czolgosz on September 10th and later died on September 14th, after his death Theodore was sworn into presidency. -
Energy crisis - Anthracite coal strike
The workers of this coal mine felt like their union wasn't being heard or respected so went on strike until they were given higher wages, shorter workdays, and their union was recognized which lead to an energy crisis since there was no coal being mined. -
Elkins Act
The elkins act was made to stop railroad companies from giving rebates to businesses that ship large quantities of goods and giving power to those businesses to lower shipping prices. -
Pelican Island
Theodore Roosevelt was known for his love for animals and wildlife, so he made Pelican Island the first protected wildlife refuge for nesting birds to raise their families without danger. -
First full term presidency
Theodore Roosevelt ran and won in a landslide during the 1904 election, he became the first president to win and election and serve a full term and being president after his predecessor died. -
Devils Tower, Wyoming
A large mountain that was sacred to over 20 Native Americans tribes, Teddy Roosevelt officially made the mountain into a monument to protect it and because he had an appreciation for natural history. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Teddy passed this act to prevent companies from the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce. -
The Smithsonian–Roosevelt African Expedition
Roosevelt took a 3 year trip to Africa with his companions and killed or trapped over 11, 000 animals, most were birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish. Only around 5,000 animals killed or trapped were mammals. -
Unsuccessful Bull-Moose party
Roosevelt made this party and promised to increase federal regulation and protect the welfare of ordinary people.