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Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City to a wealthy family and went on to become the 26th President of the United States. -
Though this was before Roosevelt’s presidency, Yosemite was placed under federal control, setting the stage for Roosevelt's later conservation efforts. -
Roosevelt won the 1904 election in a landslide, securing his first full term as president after completing McKinley’s term. -
Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States after the assassination of President William McKinley. -
The Anthracite Coal Strike led Roosevelt to intervene as a mediator, which resulted in a compromise between coal workers and mine operators, marking the first time a sitting president intervened in a labor dispute. -
The Elkins Act was passed to regulate railroad companies by outlawing rebates and discriminatory practices that gave certain customers an unfair advantage. -
Roosevelt established Pelican Island in Florida as the first national wildlife refuge to protect native bird species from hunting and habitat destruction. -
Roosevelt signed the Pure Food and Drug Act into law, creating the FDA and regulating the sale of adulterated or misbranded food and drugs. -
Roosevelt designated Devil’s Tower as the first national monument under the Antiquities Act, preserving the sacred Native American landmark. -
After completing his two terms, Roosevelt left office and embarked on a safari in Africa with his son, Kermit, where he explored and collected specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. -
Roosevelt ran for president again in 1912 as the candidate for the Progressive ("Bull-Moose") Party but lost to Woodrow Wilson.