Roosevelt timeline

Theodore Roosevelt is born

Oct 25, 1858

Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 25, 1858, in New York City.

Yosemite under Federal Control

Oct 1, 1890

President Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant, giving Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove to California to protect forever. This was one of the first steps in saving land for the public.

Named President when McKinley is assassinated

Sep 14, 1901

After President McKinley was shot and died, Roosevelt became the youngest U.S. President at age 42.

Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

May 12, 1902

Coal miners went on strike, and people worried they’d freeze in winter. Roosevelt stepped in to help both sides talk it out—something presidents hadn’t done before.

Elkins Act passed

Feb 19, 1903

The Elkins Act amended the Interstate Commerce Act to prohibit railroad rebates and empower the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to penalize discriminatory pricing.

Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

Apr 14, 1903

Roosevelt protected Pelican Island so birds had a safe place to live. It became America’s first wildlife refuge.

Wins first full term as President

Nov 8, 1904

After having become president upon McKinley’s assassination, Roosevelt won election in his own right in 1904, securing his first “full term.”

Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

Jun 30, 1906

This law made sure food and medicine were safe and labeled honestly. No more fake or dangerous ingredients!

Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

Sep 24, 1906

President Theodore Roosevelt made Devil's Tower in Wyoming the first national monument.

Leaves presidency, visits Africa

1909

After being president, Roosevelt went on a big adventure in Africa to hunt animals and collect them for museums.

Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

Nov 5, 1912

Roosevelt ran as the candidate of the Progressive Party ( the “Bull Moose Party”) in 1912 but lost to Woodrow Wilson.