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Theodore Roosevelt is born
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Yosemite under Federal Control
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Returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero
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Elkins Act passed
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Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
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Named President when McKinley is assassinated
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Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
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Leaves presidency, visits Africa
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Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
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Wins first full term as President
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Energy crisis
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Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge