3 janv. 1900 - Theodore Roosevelt elected

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- Part of the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War
- Became a trust-buster as president -- used the Sherman Antitrust Act to dissolve trusts that restrained interstate and foreign trade
- Diplomatic style was to "speak softly and carry a big stick" -- protected US interests by ensuring the Panama Canal's construction and the US's authority in Latin America
- Served as a middleman in conflicts between Russia and Japan (ex. Gentleman's Agreement of 1907)
- Supported conservation of national resources