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Birth
Teddy Roosevelt, also known as Theodore Roosevelt, was born -
Yosemite
State control and administration of the Yosemite Valley -
Named President
Teddy Roosevelt was named president. -
Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike
The coal miners went on strike, causing an energy crisis for most of the area. -
Elkins Act passed
The Elkins Act, widely supported by larger railroad companies, gave federal courts the power to end rate discrimination. The Act upheld the rates published by the Interstate Commerce Commission. -
Pelican Island
President Theodore Roosevelt's order established the island as the nation's first national wildlife refuge for the protection of nesting birds -
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Wins first full term
Teddy Roosevelt won his first full term as president. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs -
Bear Lodge Devils Tower
Bear Lodge. Devils Tower, a sacred place for natives, was designated America's first national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
Teddy Roosevelt visits Africa on an expedition. -
Runs for presidency
Looses to Woodrow Wilson in the election.