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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Teddy would become an American politician, statesman, soldier, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who would later become the 26th president of the United States.
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Named President when McKinley is assassinated
Teddy Roosevelt became the 26th president after McKinley was assassinated. Roosevelt had only been vice president for 194 days before his presidency.
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Energy Crisis
An energy crisis is a concern that the world's demand for limited natural resources that are used to power things are running low.
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Elkins Act Passed
The Elkins Act prohibits railroad companies from giving rebates to businesses that ship large amounts of goods.
Sources: https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/Learn-About-TR/TR-Encyclopedia/Capitalism-and-Labor/The-Elkins-Act.aspx#:~:text=Urged%20by%20the%20Pennsylvania%20Railroad,power%20to%20end%20rate%20discrimination. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
Roosevelt created the National Wildlife Refuge System. During his time in office, he created 50 more federal bird reserves.
Sources: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pelican-island#:~:text=President%20Theodore%20Roosevelt%20established%20the,from%20slaughter%20by%20market%20hunters. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Roosevelt expanded federal protection of Yosemite and inspired him to pursue 5 more national parks, 18 national monuments, and 150 national forests.
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Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug Act was signed by Teddy Roosevelt to prevent the manufacture, sale, or transportation of misbranded food, medication, and drugs.
Sources: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/exhibitions/congress-and-progressive-era/pure-food-and-drug-act#:~:text=The%20Pure%20Food%20and%20Drug%20Act%20of%201906%20prohibited%20the,and%20Drug%20Administration%20(FDA). -
Devil's Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
The tower rises above the Belle Fourche River and features the world's largest example of columnar jointing.
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Leaves presidency, visits Africa
When Roosevelt and his companions visited Africa, they trapped or killed around 11,397 animals.
Sources: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/08/teddy-roosevelt-vacations-121491/ -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Roosevelt grew frustrated with Taft's conservatism and tried to win the Republican nomination to become president.
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Wins first full term as president
Roosevelt wins his first full first term by the Republicans emphasizing Roosevelt's success in foreign affairs and his firmness against monopolies. He became president based on the successes that he had conquered.
Sources: https://millercenter.org/president/roosevelt/campaigns-and-elections