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Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City into a wealthy family and overcame childhood illness to become a prominent leader. -
Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States after President William McKinley died from an assassination attempt. -
Miners went on strike demanding higher wages and shorter hours, leading Roosevelt to intervene and help broker a compromise, marking a new role for the presidency in labor disputes. -
This law targeted unfair railroad rebates and strengthened federal regulation over railroads, making it illegal for railroads to offer secret rebates. -
President Roosevelt established Pelican Island as the first federal bird reservation, starting the National Wildlife Refuge System -
After serving out the remainder of McKinley's term, Roosevelt was elected for his own full term as President in 1904. -
Roosevelt signed legislation transferring control of Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove from California to the federal government, preserving it as a national park. -
This landmark law mandated the regulation of food and medicine, requiring proper labeling and prohibiting false advertising and harmful ingredients. -
President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devil’s Tower in Wyoming as the first U.S. national monument, protecting its unique geological structure. -
After his presidency, Roosevelt embarked on the Smithsonian-Roosevelt African Expedition for scientific research and big game hunting. -
Roosevelt ran for president again with the Progressive "Bull Moose" Party but lost to Woodrow Wilson.