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On Septemeber 14, 1901 Theodore Roosevelt becomes the 26th President of the United States.
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The Elkins Act was put into action in 1903 so that rail firms would be prohibited from providing rebates to enterprises that carry significant amounts of products.
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The Panama Canal purpose of being built was to reduce the distance between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans that ships had to travel.
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On June 30, 1906 the Pure Food and Drug Act were signed by President Roosevelt.
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The largest ship operated by the White Star Line sank on April 15, 1912, killing a large number of people. At the time, it was the world's largest ship.
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The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution, was passed in 1913, authorizes Congress to impose a tax on any source of income.
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The United States officially enters World War I on April 6, 1917.
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Women were granted the right to vote in elections once the 19th amendment was passed.