Teddy Roosevelt By katherinemiller Oct 27, 1858 Teddy Roosevelt born Mar 1, 1898 returns from Spanish-American war as a hero Sep 14, 1901 wins presidency Mar 2, 1902 encounters bear cub, nicknamed "Teddy" Feb 19, 1903 elkins act passed Mar 14, 1903 pelican island named first wildlife refuge Jun 30, 1906 pure food/drug act passed Jul 2, 1906 yosemite under federal control Apr 24, 1909 leaves presidency, visits Africa Sep 24, 1909 devils tower named first monument Jun 20, 1912 runs again, looses with bull moose party Mar 2, 1973 enerygy crisis