T. Roosevelt Timeline

Roosevelt is born

Sep 27, 1858

On October 27th, 1858, Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York. He later becomes the President of the United States.

Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

Jun 30, 1888

This act requires correct labeling and better manufacturing of food and medicine.

Named President when McKinley is assassinated

Sep 14, 1901

After President McKinley was shot dead at the Pan-American Exposition, vice president Theodore Roosevelt stepped up to take his place.

Energy crisis

May 12, 1902

In the anthracite coalfields, miners went on strike for better treatment such as higher wages and shorter workdays.

Elkins Act passed

1903

This act was passed to end rate discrimination.

Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

Mar 14, 1903

In 1903, President Roosevelt designates Pelican Island as a wildlife refuge, the first of its kind in the U.S

Wins first full term as President

1904

In 1904, due to his primary progressive beliefs, Roosevelt was elected as president through the election.

Yosemite under Federal Control

1906

Yosemite Park goes under federal jurisdiction in 1906.

Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

Sep 24, 1906

Due to a nickname that was given to the place by Indians, this was given the name Devils Tower. It was the first national monument.

Roosevelts Africa Expedition

Mar 23, 1909

Roosevelt takes an expedition to Africa to collect for the National Museum of Natural History.

Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

1912

Roosevelt runs for another term, this time under the Bull-Moose party, and comes second to Wilson.