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Theodore Roosevelt is born
He was born in New York City to a wealthy family. He went on to become the 26th president of the United States. -
Named president when Mckinley was assassinated
After President Mckinley was assassinated, Vice president Theodore Roosevelt became President. -
Energy Crisis
Roosevelt intervened in the Anthracite Coal Strike, which threatened to create an energy crisis -
Elkins Act Passed
This act was passed to impose big fines on railroads that offered rebates and those shippers who accepted them -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
Roosevelt established Pelican Island as the first federal bird reservation, which marked the beginning of the National Refuge System. -
Wins first full term as President
Roosevelt won his first full term after completing Mckinleys term -
Yosemite under Federal Control
He signed a bill that placed Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove under federal protection as a part of the Yosemite National Park. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug act
Roosevelt signed this act into law to regulate labeling and safety of food and drugs. -
Devils Tower
He used the Antiquities act to designate Devils Tower as the first national monument in the U.S. -
Leaves Presidency, visits Africa
After leaving presidency, he embarked on a safair in Africa, where he collected specimens for the Smithsonian Institution -
Runs for presidency unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Roosevelt attempted to run for president again as a candidate for the Progressive Party known as the Bull-Moose Party, but he was unsuccesful