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Theodore Roosevelt was born
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Theodore Roosevelt is Innaugurated
After President McKinley is assasinated, Roosevelt is swore into office. -
Energy Crisis
Coal Workers went on strike, putting coal fields in Pennsylvania into a shut down. Nearly crippling the US in energy. -
Pelican Island is founded
This is America's first wild life refuge created. It's purpose was to protect Egrets and other birds from going extinct. -
Elkins Act is passed
The Elkins Act allowed a the ICC to tax railroads that gave rebates. It amended the Interstate commerce Act of 1887. -
Theodore Roosevelt wins his first full term
Theodore Roosevelt wins the election of 1904, giving him his first full term as President. -
Pure Food and Drug Act passed
This law was passed to prevent the production of faulty food or drugs throughout the United States. -
Devils Tower is named a national monument
The tower is a rock formation located in Crook County, Wyoming. It measure 1,267 feet high. It is the first National Monument. -
Teddy's African Hunt
Theodore Roosevelt declined to run for office after his first term. He left for Africa where he killed over 500 animals including, 17 lions, 11 elephant, and 20 rhinoceros -
Teddy loses the Election of 1912
Theodore Roosevelt ran for office on the nomination by the Progressive Party. He lost the election to Woodrow Wilson, a democrat.