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The Gold Standard Act
This act was passed placing the United States currency on the gold standard. -
Galveston Hurricane
A hurricane with 135 mph winds kills 8,000 people. -
Theodor Roosevelt in office
Therodor Roosevelt became the 26th president. -
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is invented by Willis Carrie. -
Mediates Coal Strike
United Mine workers went on strike for higher wages, shorter hours, and more recognigition. -
William Howard Taft for president
William Taft becomes the 27th president of the United States. -
Triangle Shirtwaist Facotry
A fire happened at this factory and killed 146 people. -
Arizona Becomes a State
Arizona becomes the last of the continuos 48 states to join the Union.