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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt as 26th President
The text outlines Theodore Roosevelt’s ascent from New York governor to McKinley’s running mate in 1900, his succession after McKinley’s assassination, and his push of the Square Deal. It notes prosecutions of monopolies and creation of the Labor and Commerce Departments, key acts, 51 national bird sanctuaries, and a second term beginning in 1904.
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