Teddy Roosevelt

  • Teddy Roosevelt was born in New York City

    Teddy Roosevelt was born in New York City

    Teddy Roosevelt was born at 28 East 20th street in New York City.
  • President Mckinley was assassinated

    President Mckinley was assassinated

    President Mckinley was shot by Leon Czolgosz at the Pan- American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. He died from complications of the bullet wounds and because of this Vice President Teddy Roosevelt took over as president.
  • Energy Crisis/Coal strike

    Energy Crisis/Coal strike

    A strike made by the United Mine workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of Easter Pennsylvania. Miners wanted higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of the Union.
  • Pelican Island

    Pelican Island

    This was when Florida was named first nation wildfire refuge for the process of nesting birds by President Theodore Roosevelt.
  • Elkins Act

    Elkins Act

    The Elkins Act was passed in 1903, this was a United States federal act that amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. This meant imposing heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates, and upon the shippers that accepted these rebates.
  • Roosevelt Wins President

    Roosevelt Wins President

    In 1904, Theodore Roosevelt won first full term as president of the United States.
  • Passage of Pure food and Drug Act

    Passage of Pure food and Drug Act

    This was an act passed in 1906 prohibiting the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce.
  • Yosemite went under federal control

    Yosemite went under federal control

    In 1906, the state of California receded Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove to the federal government.
  • Devils Tower

    Devils Tower

    In 1906, because of the influence of Mondell, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower as the first national monument.
  • Bull-Moose Party

    Bull-Moose Party

    In 1912, Teddy Roosevelt runs for president again but was unsuccessful and lost.
  • Teddy Roosevelt leaves presidency

    Teddy Roosevelt leaves presidency

    In 1909, Teddy Roosevelt leaves presidency and goes on a expedition to Africa.