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Theodore Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family in New York.
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The first government protected land making it the nation's first national park.
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Theodore Roosevelt was originally put in the VP position to keep him from having power, but he became president when President McKinley died.
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The Energy Crisis of 1902 was due to the coal miners striking for better working conditions. This halted the mining of coal, which caused mass hysteria because winter was rapidly approaching and coal was scars. President Roosevelt formed peace with the miners by increasing their pay by 10% and giving them a nine hour work day.
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Made it illegal for railroads and shippers to give or receive rebates.
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President Roosevelt named Pelican Island the first wildlife refuge in the nation.
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President Roosevelt was able to gain the support of conservative republicans to win the election against the democratic candidate.
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This act calls for truth in the labeling of foods and drugs.
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The first national monument established by Theodore Roosevelt.
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President Roosevelt went to Africa to collect specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. This, also, symbolized his desire to leave office and give it to Taft.
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Theodore Roosevelt ran unsuccessfully for the Bull-Moose Party once he realized Taft will not take a stand for what he believed in.
http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/theodore-roosevelt/pictures/theodore-roosevelt/teddy_laughing
