Teddy Roosevelt

By kelsey_110
  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born

    He was the second of four children born in his family.
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control

    It was first granted to the State of California before returning to the Federal government.
  • Energy Crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    Energy Crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    They went on strike to secure better working conditions and higher pay.
  • Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island was made a national wildlife refuge to protect nesting birds.
  • Elkins Act Passed

    Elkins Act Passed

    It prohibited railroad companies from giving rebates to businesses.
  • Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

    This act prohibited the sale of misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce.
  • Devils Tower

    Devils Tower

    Located in Wyoming, it is named the first national monument.
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    Visit to Africa

    He wanted to collect specimens for the Smithsonian's new natural history museum.
  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    The Bull Moose Party believed in increasing federal regulation and protecting the welfare of ordinary people.
  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President

    He won by a landslide against Herbert Hoover after combating the Great Depression when he was the governor of New York.
  • Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    McKinley's assassination led to legislation being harder on immigration.