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Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike
a major labor dispute in the anthracite coal mines of Pennsylvania where miners, represented by the United Mine Workers of America, went on strike demanding better working conditions -
Elkins Act passed
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Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
In 1906 President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower the first national monument under the new Antiquities Act -
Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project
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Leaves presidency, visits Africa
The Hamburg leaves her pier, with many tugs ranged about her." April 18, 1909. Los Angeles Herald (Los Angeles, CA), Image 42. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
In June of 1910, Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) returns from a lengthy expedition to Africa. A popular topic in the press, readers were fascinated both by former President Roosevelt as well as his destination