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Theodore Roosevelt elected president
Bio- Born October 27, 1858 in New York City, New York, Roosevelt started his political career as a member of the New York State Assembly. After spending some time on a ranch in North Dakota, he returned to New York City and was eventually appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy by President William McKinley. In 1898 he organized the Rough Riders which earned him much popularity from the public. From there he was elected as McKinley’s Vice President. After McKinley’s abrupt death, Roosevel -
William Taft is elected President
