Thus did Theodore Roosevelt. at the age of 42. become President of the United States. The youngest President in American history lost little time in asserting himself as the Nations leader. In his first message to Congress. he recommended registration to prevent immigration of anarchists. outlined his views on the necessity of controlling great corporations. recommended the creation of a department of commerce and industries. and urged the establishment of Government reclamation and irrigation works. But certainly the most historic event during his first term was the definite decision to construct an Isthmian canal at Panama. the removal of the obstacles in the way of building the canal. and the actual beginning of the giant undertaking. which involved an expenditure of $300 million. He also resolutely fought for peace.
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