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Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, in New York City. He was the second of four children in a wealthy family. -
Theodore Roosevelt became president on September 14, 1901, following the assassination of President William McKinley. McKinley was shot by Leon Czolgosz on September 6 and died eight days later. As vice president at the time, Roosevelt's ascension marked a turning point in American politics. -
The Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902 was a major labor conflict involving miners in Pennsylvania who sought higher wages, shorter workdays, and better conditions. Lasting several months, the strike caused a coal shortage that threatened the nation's energy supply. President Theodore Roosevelt intervened, facilitating negotiations that resulted in a 10% wage increase and reduced hours for the miners. -
The Elkins Act, passed in 1903, aimed to regulate railroads by prohibiting discriminatory practices such as rebates to favored customers. Strengthening the Interstate Commerce Act, it empowered the Interstate Commerce Commission to impose fines on violators. -
Pelican Island in Florida was designated as the first national wildlife refuge in the United States on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. This move aimed to protect the island's seabird population, especially pelicans, from hunting and habitat loss. -
Theodore Roosevelt won his first full term as President on November 8, 1904, after initially assuming the office in 1901. Running on a platform of reform, including trust-busting and conservation, he defeated Democratic challenger Alton B. Parker. -
In 1906, the Yosemite National Park Act was enacted, expanding the park's boundaries and enhancing protections for its natural resources. This legislation aimed to preserve Yosemite's unique geological features and wildlife while implementing stricter regulations on land use and resource extraction. -
The Pure Food and Drug Act was enacted on June 30, 1906, under President Theodore Roosevelt to protect consumers from unsafe and mislabeled products. Prompted by public concern and Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, the act prohibited the sale of adulterated food and drugs and mandated accurate labeling. It led to the creation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). -
Devil's Tower, located in northeastern Wyoming, is the first national monument in the U.S., designated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. This striking geological formation, rising 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River, features unique columnar joints and is sacred to several Native American tribes. -
He joined a safari organized by the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to collect specimens for scientific research. Roosevelt's journey covered vast regions of East Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania, where he hunted various wildlife and documented his experiences.The trip was both a personal adventure and a way for Roosevelt to promote conservation and wildlife preservation. -
In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt ran for president as the candidate of the Progressive Party, or Bull Moose Party, after breaking from the Republican Party. He campaigned on progressive reforms like women's suffrage and labor rights but ultimately lost to Democrat Woodrow Wilson. Roosevelt finished second, with enough votes to split the Republican vote, leading to Wilson's victory.