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Theodore Roosevelt is Born
Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City to a wealthy family. -
Roosevelt Becomes President
Roosevelt served as William McKinley's Vice President and unexpectedly assumed Presidency after McKinley's assassination on September 6, 1901. Roosevelt was the youngest President in American history. -
Coal Strike
The Coal Strike lasted from May 12 to October 23, 1902. American miners went on strike in an attempt to demand higher wages and fewer work hours. The strike was a success and resulted in the "Square Deal." -
The Elkins Act is Passed
The Elkins Act was significant in limiting the power of railroad companies. Discrimination was eliminated by prohibiting the companies from providing certain rates to favorited customers. -
Pelican Island is Named the First Wildlife Refuge
In 1903, Roosevelt named Pelican Island the first wildlife refuge. The development of this bird reservation led to the initiation of the National Wildlife Refuge System. This was the first of many reservations created during Roosevelts presidency. -
Roosevelt Wins His First Full Presidential Term
After inheriting the presidency after McKinley's assassination, Roosevelt was later able to win his first full term of Presidency in 1904 under the Repubilcan Party -
Pure Food and Drug Act is Passed
The passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act led to the eventual development of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This act enforced the sale of properly branded food product and prohibited the sale of product that was improperly branded. -
Yosemite is Under Federal Control
Yosemite was state-controlled property, however, in 1906 it became federal property and was established as a National Park. -
Devils Tower, Wymoing, is Named a National Monument
The Devils Tower was the first National Monument. It is known as a sacred site for many Native Americans. -
Roosevelt Leaves Office to Visit Africa
Roosevelt went on an African expedition in 1909 in an effort to collect materials for the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum. The expedition was very successful and Roosevelt returned to America with 11,400 animal specimens for the museum's exhibitions. -
Roosevelt Runs for President Under the Bull-Moose Party
Roosevelt ran under the Progressive Party, often referred to as the "Bull-Moose" Party. However, he lost the election to Democratic nominee, Woodrow Wilson.
