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President William McKinley
President McKinley was shot by Leon Czolgsz twice. One bullet went through his shoulder, and the other bullet went through his stomach, pancreas, and kidney, and was lodged in the muscle of his back. -
The Death of President McKinley
After everyone thought he was recovering, he died on September 14th. His last words were, "It is God's way; His will be done, not ours." Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_McKinley#Assassination -
President Theodore Roosevelt
A few hours after the death of President McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt became the new President. -
the Mine Strike
The union wanted all control over the industry, so the miners went on strike. -
The Teddy Bear
The teddy bear was introduced to the public. It was made and named after President Theodore Roosevelt. He refused to shoot a bear, and the word got around. So, they made it for him. -
Ford Automobiles
Henry Ford organized the Ford Automobile Company. -
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal was in construction long before the United States took over in 1904 from the French -
President Roosevelt in a Submarine
President Roosevelt was the first president to ride in a submarine -
The Jungle
Upton Sincalir's "The Jungle" was published. It lead to the the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act. -
William H. Taft
William H. Taft is elected the new President of the United States.
