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Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858. He was born in New York City and died in Oyster Bay, New York, in 1919. -
Theodore Roosevelt was named President when McKinley was assassinated on September 14, 1901, though the assassination attempt occurred on September 6, 1901. McKinley died eight days after being shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz, and Roosevelt, who was the Vice President, immediately succeeded him. -
Pelican Island in Florida was named the first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. This act established the foundation for the National Wildlife Refuge System, created to protect bird populations, especially brown pelicans, from market hunters. -
The Great Anthracite Coal Strike began on May 12, 1902, and ended on October 23, 1902, lasting 163 days. The strike was a significant confrontation between the United Mine Workers of America and anthracite mine owners, leading to threats of federal troop deployment and President Theodore Roosevelt's intervention. -
The Elkins Act was passed on February 19, 1903, and was signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt. It was enacted to eliminate railroad rebates and was a significant piece of early railroad regulation legislation. -
Theodore Roosevelt won his first full term as President on November 8, 1904. After winning the election, his inauguration for that term took place on March 4, 1905. -
Yosemite came under federal control in two main stages. First, Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove were transferred to federal control in 1906, when they were returned to the federal government by California. Second, Yosemite National Park, which includes the surrounding wilderness, was established under federal protection in 1890. -
The Pure Food and Drug Act was passed on June 30, 1906, when President Theodore Roosevelt signed it into law. The act prohibited the interstate commerce of misbranded and adulterated foods, drinks, and drugs. It was passed on the same day as the Meat Inspection Act. -
Devils Tower was named the first national monument on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt. He used the authority of the newly created Antiquities Act to protect the geological formation in Wyoming. -
Theodore Roosevelt left office on March 4, 1909. Just 19 days later, on March 23, he embarked on a scientific and hunting expedition to Africa. -
Theodore Roosevelt ran unsuccessfully for president on the Progressive, or "Bull Moose," Party ticket in the 1912 election. He split from the Republican Party after losing the presidential nomination to incumbent President William Howard Taft.