Teddy Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is born

Sep 27, 1858

Anthracite Coal Strike

Oct 3, 1902

This strike threatened a coal famine, but Roosevelt stepped up saying this "Individual sacrifices for general good".

Elkins Act is Passed.

Feb 19, 1903

The Elkins Act is a federal law amending The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, this act authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to fine railroad companies for offering rebates.

Pelican Island

Mar 14, 1903

Pelican Island, Florida becomes the first National Wildlife Refuge by executive order from President Roosevelt for protection of nesting birds.

Roosevelt becomes President

Sep 8, 1904

Theodore Roosevelt takes the win in the election of 1904 against democrat Alton B. Parker. This election made him the first president to become president because of a lack of one and through his own election.

Yosemite becomes a National Park

1906

The Yosemite Valley Park was originally state owned up until 1906 when it was then given to the federal government by the state of California.

Devil's Tower, wyoming becomes first national monument.

Sep 24, 1906

Devils Tower was named the first national monument through The Antiquities Act of 1906 by Theodore Roosevelt.

Pure Food and Drug Act

Jan 1, 1907

The Pure Food and Drug Act enforced the use of labels on food describing what's in the product, this also mandates that the food must be clean and edible.

Roosevelt visits Africa

Mar 23, 1909

Theodore Roosevelt decided to go on an expedition that would last a year long, from 1909-1910. Thousands of natural specimens are acquired and after he decides to write a book about his journey "African Game Trails.

President Mckinley is assassinated, Theodore Roosevelt is appointed immediately

Sep 14, 1909

194 days into Roosevelt's term serving as vice president President Mckinley is assassinated by Leon Czolgosz, this leads to the vice president filling the presidents empty seat.

Roosevelt runs for a second term

Oct 5, 1912

Through the bull moose party Theodore Roosevelt attempts to become president again during the election of 1912, this attempt is unsuccessful leading to Woodrow Wilson becoming the next President.