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Born in New York City, Roosevelt overcame childhood illness to become a rugged outdoorsman, author, and future U.S. President.
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President William McKinley died after being shot, and Vice President Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States at age 42 the youngest ever.
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Workers struck for higher wages and shorter hours. Roosevelt intervened, the first time a president acted as a neutral arbitrator in a labor dispute.
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This act targeted unfair practices by railroads, especially rebates to preferred customers. It was one of Roosevelt’s trust-busting reforms.
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Roosevelt established Pelican Island to protect birds from hunters — the start of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
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After finishing McKinley's term, Roosevelt won the election in his own right by a landslide, promoting his "Square Deal" progressive platform.
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Roosevelt signed a bill bringing Yosemite Valley under federal protection, ensuring long-term conservation of the national park.
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This landmark law helped end food and drug mislabeling and harmful practices. Inspired in part by Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle.
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Roosevelt used the Antiquities Act to protect Devils Tower, the first U.S. national monument, highlighting his legacy in conservation.
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After leaving office, Roosevelt went on a famous safari in East Africa for scientific exploration and big game hunting.
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Frustrated with President Taft, Roosevelt ran again as a Progressive ("Bull Moose") but split the Republican vote, leading to Woodrow Wilson’s win.