Timeline: Teddy Roosevelt

Oct 27, 1858

Teddy Roosevelt is born

Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City. This marks the beginning of the life of a man who would become a major figure in U.S. conservation, progressive reform, and national policy.

Jun 30, 1864

yosemite under federal control

The U.S. Congress passed a bill granting Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Big Tree Grove to California for public use, bringing Yosemite under federal protection.

Aug 14, 1901

Named president when Mckinley is assassinated.

After President William McKinley died of his wounds, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as the 26th president.

May 12, 1902

Energy crisis- Anthracite Coal Strike

The Anthracite coal strike of 1902 led by the United Mine Workers. Threatened coal supplies in winter President Roosevelt intervened and helped mediate a settlement.

Feb 19, 1903

Elkins Act passed

The Elkins Act made it illegal for railroads to offfer rebates to favored shippers, strengethening regulation of railroad abuses.

Mar 14, 1903

Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

Roosevelt designated Pelican Island as the first federal bird reservation, later the first national wildlife refuge protecting bird nesting grounds.

Nov 8, 1904

Wins first full term as president

Roosevelt won election in his own right (after having assumed office via McKinley's death).

Jun 30, 1906

Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

The Pure Food and Drug Act was passed to prohibit the adulteration or misbranding of food and drugs in interstate commerce -- a major consumer protection measure.

Sep 24, 1906

Devil's Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument.

Using the authority of the Antiquities Act, Roosevelt proclaimed Demil's Tower as the first U.S. national monument on September 24, 1906

Apr 12, 1909

Leaves presidency, visits Africa

After leaving the presidency in March 1909 Roosevelt embarked on an extended African safari and expedition to collect specimens and explore East Africa.