Roosevelt took office as vice president in March 1901 and assumed the presidency at age 42 after McKinley was assassinated the following September. These events were part of the U.S. goal of transitioning into a naval world power, but she needed to find a way to avoid a military confrontation in the Pacific with Japan. One of Theodore Roosevelt’s high priorities during his presidency and even afterwards, was the maintenance of friendly relations with Japan. Allegations from Parker and the Democrats, however, had little impact on the election, as Roosevelt promised to give every American a 'square deal'. Roosevelt won 56% of the popular vote, and Parker received 38%; Roosevelt also won the Electoral College vote, 336 to 140. Before his inauguration ceremony, Roosevelt declared that he would not serve another term. Democrats afterwards would continue to charge Roosevelt and the Republicans of being influenced by corporate donations during Roosevelt's second term.
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