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Birth
Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City. http://www.abroadintheyard.com/popular-english-baby-names-1840s-1990s/ -
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Attends Harvard University
Theodore attended Harvard University from 1876 to 1880. -
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State Assembly
Elected to New York's state assembly and served from 1882 to 1884. -
Early Conservation
Teddy bought a couple cattle ranches in Dakota, and this love he had for animals and nature later inspired some of what he did as president. https://4h.tennessee.edu/Pages/projects/envsci.aspx -
Police Commissioner
In 1895, Theodore becomes New York City's police commissioner. https://www.betterplace.org/de/fundraising-events/27399-international-police-commission -
Rough Riders
The Rough Riders is the 1st US volunteer cavalry regiment, and Theodore was ranked as the Lieutenant Colonel in the group. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rough_Riders -
Governor
Becomes governor of New York in 1899. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/fd/c6/11/fdc611d2171a58af4565d96163fd7ac0.jpg -
Vice President -> President
Theodore Roosevelt ran on the same ticket with William McKinley, Theodore running as vice president. They won, and later McKinley was assassinated, handing over the presidency. http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Content.aspx?dsNav=N:4294963828-4294955414&dsRecordDetails=R:IM9474 -
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President
Served as 26th President of USA from 1901 to 1909. -
Energy Crisis
The 1902 Coal Strike imposed a serious threat in terms of energy. To combat this five month strike, Roosevelt and other coal barons created the Anthracite Strike Commission to grant some demands of laborers and bring the strike to an end. http://cache.matrix.msu.edu/expa/small/1-2-1979-25-ExplorePAHistory-a0m0h3-a_349.jpg -
Elkins Act
The Elkins Act was passed in 1903 by Roosevelt, this act imposed fines on railroad companies that offered rebates, and fines against customers that accepted them. http://keywordsuggest.org/gallery/402087.html -
Pelican Island
Roosevelt established Pelican Island and named it to be the first national wildlife refuge, in Florida. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pelican_island/ -
First Real Term
Roosevelt wins his first real term as president due to his own merits, along with his efforts of combating laborers (going on strike) with improved working conditions. http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum/exhibits/elections/1904.asp -
National Forest Service
With the love of nature, Teddy helped create laws and land set aside for the purpose of protecting nature, resources, animals, etc. One of the services he helped found was the National Forest Service. https://ibo.boisestate.edu/what-we-do/research/projects/ -
Nobel Peace Prize
Roosevelt received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for ending the Russo-Japanese war. Also, he is the first president to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_Peace_Prize -
Yosemite Under Federal Control
Roosevelt and John Muir both fought to change the control of Yosemite Valley from state to federal control. In 1906, their goal was accomplished, with the valley being added to Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/yose/anniversary/index.html -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Roosevelt signed this act that regulates food and drugs on the same day that he signed the Meat Inspection Act. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pure_Food_and_Drug_Act#/media/File:Great_Seal_of_the_United_States_(obverse).svg -
Devil's Tower
Theodore Roosevelt declares that Devil's Tower is to be the first national monument. http://www.livescience.com/52770-devils-tower-rock-formation-photos.html -
Visit to Africa
Roosevelt and companions went on an expedition to Africa to collect artifacts for the Smithsonian. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithsonian%E2%80%93Roosevelt_African_Expedition#/media/File:Smithsonian_Institution_Archives_-_SIA2009-1371.jpg -
Shot
In 1912, Teddy was shot. The man's intent was to murder him, but he survived. http://www.armslist.com/posts/1297480/indianiapolis-indiana-handguns-for-sale--early-1900-s-s-w--lady-smith--7-shot-pistol---collectible- -
Bull-Moose
Roosevelt ran on the Bull-Moose party due to Taft being nominated for the Republican party, and split the vote, therefore allowing Woodrow Wilson to win the election. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/9a/32/e4/9a32e43c0b81b31c4638ae1d49358436.jpg -
Death
Theodore Roosevelt died in his bed at home by natural causes. https://www.shutterstock.com/search/skull -
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