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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Born in New York City to Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and
Martha Bulloch Roosevelt -
Yosemite under Federal Control
An act of Congress created Yosemite National Park, home of such natural wonders as Half Dome and the giant sequoia trees. Environmental trailblazer John Muir (1838-1914) and his colleagues campaigned for the congressional action -
Returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero
During the Battle of San Juan Hill Col. Roosevelt led the Rough Riders charge up Kettle Hill. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
President William McKinley was at the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, New York, when a 28-year-old anarchist named Leon Czolgosz afired two shots into his chest. -
Elkins Act passed
It stopped the practice Of railroad companies providing a monetary rebate to companies which shipped large amounts of goods by rail. The companies were playing the rail companies against each other and the railroads paid large sums to keep their business. -
Pelican Island, FL named first national wildlife refuge
Located near Sebastian, FL, Pelican Island was named the first federal bird reservation. This was the beginning of the National Wildlife Refuge System. -
Wins first full term as President
Won 56% of the popular vote against Alton Parker (38%) and 336 to 140 in the Electoral College. His running mate was Charles Fairbanks. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
Prohibited foods and drugs to be misbranded or adulterated. These foods/drugs could not be made, sold or shipped. This was the beginning of what is now the FDA. -
Devil’s Tower
The first national monument (in WY) based on nature instead of culture. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
Founded by the Smithsonian Institute and Andrew Carnegie, this expedition was to collect animals and artifacts for display in the Smithsonian in DC and the Museum of Natural History in NY. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
After losing the Republican Presidential nomination to Taft, Roosevelt formed the Progressive Party and ran for President with their nomination.
