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Theodore's Birth
Theodore was born in New York City into a wealthy family although he struggled with illnesses. Link to image used: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt -
Teddy becomes President
After the assassination of President William McKinley, Roosevelt became the 26th and youngest President in the history of America. Link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/theodore-roosevelt/ -
Energy Crisis
This occurred after mine operators refused to meet with representatives of the United Mine Workers of America. As a result, it strengthened moderate labor leaders and progressive businessmen. Link: https://www.dol.gov/general/aboutdol/history/coalstrike#:~:text=The%20victory%20in%20the%20anthracite,reputation%20of%20President%20Theodore%20Roosevelt. -
Elkins Act
The Elkins Act prevented railroad companies from overcharging for the use of the railroad. Link:https://sophia.smith.edu/~maldrich/topics/Legisnonlabor/1910latjun7.htm -
Pelican Island Florida
Theodore's purpose was to protect brown pelicans from slaughter by market hunters. Link: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pelican-island#:~:text=President%20Theodore%20Roosevelt%20established%20the,from%20slaughter%20by%20market%20hunters. -
Roosevelt Wins First Full Term
Roosevelt successfully defeated the opposing candidate as well as many other candidates and thus claimed a full presidency. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt#:~:text=Roosevelt%20was%20elected%20to%20a,growing%20opposition%20from%20Republican%20leaders. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Remained under state administration until 1906, when they returned to federal control and were incorporated into the park. Link: https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/mackintosh1/sts2.htm#:~:text=Yosemite%20Valley%20and%20the%20Mariposa,reserves%20on%20the%20public%20domain. -
The Pure Food and Drug Act
Prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce as well as laying out a foundation for the nation's first consumer protection agency; FDA. Link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/theodore-roosevelt/ -
Devil's Tower Wyoming
Mondell was a member and later a chairman of the House Committee on Public Lands. Due to its significance, Theodore proclaimed it as the first national monument. Link:https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/historyculture/early-conservationists.htm#:~:text=Mondell%20was%20a%20member%20and,monument%20on%20September%2024%2C%201906. -
Teddy visits Africa
Roosevelt decides to visit Africa which led to it becoming a popular tourist spot as well as making Africa known to the world. Link: https://www.safaribookings.com/blog/teddy-goes-on-african-safari-expedition -
Bull-Moose Party
Woodrow Wilson defeats Theodore, who ran under the "Progressive" movement or the "Bull Moose" party. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1912_United_States_presidential_election#:~:text=Democratic%20Governor%20Woodrow%20Wilson%20unseated,or%20%22Bull%20Moose%22%20Party.