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On February 27th, 1858, President Theodore Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family, from New York -
President Roosevelt was named president after William McKinley died while in office. -
This act banned railroads from giving rebates to preffered shippers, making everyone have to pay the same charge. Also gave the ICC the power to fine violators. -
While in office, Roosevelt created the National Wildlife Refuge system, and then proceeded to name Pelican Island as the first National Wilflife Refuge -
On November 8th, 1904, Theodore Roosevelt won his first full term as President of the United States, he had served 3 years prior after being names president when William McKinley was assassinated. -
In 1906, the 1500+ square acres of Yosemite, peviously under control of the state, came under federal Jurisdiction -
Teddy Roosevelt signed the food and drug act, also known as the Wiley act, which was introduced to allow Congress to monitor items for human consumption and ensure safety. -
Deviils Tower was the first national monument in the United States, it spans about 1347 acres. -
President Roosevelt left presidency in 2009, and went to Africa. He spent a year there hunting big game animals in parts of what is now modern day Kenya, and Uganda. -
In 1911, President Roosevelt decided to take on Standard Oil Co. and won, the oil tycoon had been causing problems and he decided to break them up. This was a domestic affair. -
In the 1912 election, president Roosevelt ran for another term under the Bull Moose party/ progressive party, but he did not win reelection.