Theodore Roosevelt's actions on conservation and regulation of business and Abraham Lincoln's issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation are a few examples of:

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Both actions demonstrate an increase and expansion of presidential power. Roosevelt used executive orders and established national parks to conserve natural resources, while Lincoln used his wartime powers to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. These actions were beyond what some may consider traditional presidential powers and demonstrate how the role of the president has expanded over time.

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