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Teddy Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, in New York, New York.
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After his assassination, McKinley was quickly replaced by his vice president Theodore Roosevelt
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This was a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania. Miners struck for higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union. Roosevelt promised to support using all of the authority of his office.
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The Elkins Act was named for its sponsor, Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia, who introduced a bill in 1902 at the behest of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Made to impose heavy fines on railroads. Signed off by Teddy Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt created the National Wildlife Refuge System also making Pelican Island the first national wildlife refuge.
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President Roosevelt signed the Food and Drugs Act, in order to prohibit the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce.
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Was the first U.S. national monument, established in northeastern Wyoming, near the Belle Fourche River by President Theodore Roosevelt.
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The state-controlled Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove came under federal jurisdiction along with the rest of the park.
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Teddy Roosevelt is nominated for the presidency by the Progressive Party, a group dissatisfied with the renomination of President William Howard Taft. They are also known as the Bull Moose Party, the platform called for the direct election of U.S. senators, woman suffrage, reduction of the tariff, also many other social reforms.
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Roosevelt began his role as the president and was inaugurated as the 32nd President of the United States.
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Roosevelt left for a 10-month African safari also a tour of Europe, where he enjoyed international love. Upon his return, Roosevelt found that current President Taft had failed to follow through on the promised program of progressive reforms.
