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Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York into a wealthy and influential family. Despite being a sickly child, he grew into a strong and determined leader who would later become the 26th President of the United States. -
In 1902, coal miners went on strike, demanding better pay and shorter work hours, which caused a major energy crisis since coal was the main fuel for heating and industry. President Thoedore Roosevelt stepped in to help settle the conflict, marking the first time a President took the side of workers in a labor issue -
President Willism McKinley was assassinated, and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was appointed as the 26th President of the U.S. At just 42 years old, he became the youngest president in the United States history at the time. -
The Elkins Act was passed to stop railroads from giving unfair rebates to big businesses. This law helped make railroad shipping more fair and was one of President Roosevelt's efforts to control big corporations. -
President Theodore Roosevelt created Pelican Island in Florida as the first national wildlife refuge in the United States to protect birds from being hunted. This was an important step toward conserving wildlife and preserving natural habitats for future generations/ -
In 1904 the Presidential election, Theodore Roosevelt won his first full term by defeating Democrat Alton B. Parker in a landslide, becoming this first president to be elected after stepping into office due to an assassination. Roosevelt's strong leadership, popularity, and focus on fairness and reform helped him earn the trust and votes of many Americans. -
President Theodore Roosevelt used a new law called the Antiquities Act to name Devil's Tower in Wyoming the first national monument in the United States, protecting its unusual and striking rock formation. This was an important step in preservinf natural landmarks and set a precedent for protecting other special places across the country from damage and devlopment. -
The federal government expanded its control over Yosemite National Park to better protect the land and wildlide from private intrests and development. This helped ensure that Yosemite's natural beauty would be preserved for future generations to enjoy.