Timeline: President Theodre Rosevelt

Oct 27, 1858

Born in New York 1858

Roosevelt was born to an older Dutch family who had settled in America in the seventeenth century. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013.

Period: Oct 27, 1858 to Jan 6, 1919

President Theodore Roosevelt

Jan 1, 1876

Accepted to Harvard

He studied vigourously at Harvard and soon after graduation studied politics in Germany before entering the political field. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013.

Jan 1, 1881

First Political Job

He was elected to the Assembly of New York State, holding office for three years and called himself an ardent reformer. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013.

Jan 1, 1884

Abandoned Political Work

Because of ill health and the death of his wife, Roosevelt stepped down from the political field for some time. He became a passionate hunter and strong advocate for outdoor life. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013.

Jan 1, 1889

Appointed by President Harrison as a member of the Civil Service Commision

Roosevelt retained this office until 1895 where he was promoted to Director of the Police Department. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013.

Jan 1, 1897

Assistant Secretary of the Navy under McKinley

While in this office he prepared for the Cuban War. When the war broke out in 1898 he went to Cuba as a lieutenant colonel of a regiment of volunteer calvary. He won great fame as a strong leader in this war. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013.
"Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013.

Jan 1, 1898

Elected Governer of State of New York

Roosevelt invested in thisposition for two years with a businesslike amd vigourous attitude. He would have sought reelection, but the Republicans chose him as their candidate for the vice presidency. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt-. N.p. n. d. web. 18. Feb. 2013

Sep 14, 1901

Assasination of President McKinley

Upon President William McKinley's assassination, Roosevelt was then expected to take on the Presidency. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013.

Jan 1, 1904

Roosevelt elected to full term Presidency

"Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013.

Jan 1, 1905

Roosevelt tried to ease the tension between Russia and Japan.

Because both parties refused to come to the International Conference because of the other, Roosevelt decided to step in and work towards peace for the two powers. The countries then reached a treaty late 1905, thanks to Roosevelt. "Biography." Theodore Roosevelt -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2013.