Teddy Roosevelt

By avaajanae
  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Roosevelt was born in New York City. He would go on to become the 26th President of the United States and a major leader in conservation and progressivism.
  • Anthracite Coal Strike- Energy crisis

    Anthracite Coal Strike- Energy crisis

    Coal miners went on strike demanding better pay and working conditions. Roosevelt helped settle the strike peacefully — the first time a president took a neutral role in a labor dispute.
  • Elkin's Act Passed

    Elkin's Act Passed

    The Elkins Act was signed, amending the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize the ICC to penalize railroads and shippers who accepted or offered rebates.
  • Pelican Island, Florida, named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida, named first national wildlife refuge

    Roosevelt created the first federal bird reservation to protect endangered birds. It was the beginning of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
  • Named President after McKinley is assassinated

    Named President after McKinley is assassinated

    President William McKinley was shot and died from his wounds. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as president.
  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President

    Roosevelt was elected in his own right (not just finishing McKinley’s term), defeating Alton B. Parker.
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove were transferred from California state control to the federal government, strengthening national park protection.
  • Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

    This law made it illegal to sell harmful or mislabeled food and drugs. It was passed to protect public health after journalists exposed unsafe conditions.
  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Roosevelt used his power under the Antiquities Act to proclaim Devils Tower the first U.S. National Monument.
  • Roosevelt leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Roosevelt leaves presidency, visits Africa

    After finishing his presidency, Roosevelt went on a scientific safari in Africa to collect animal specimens for the Smithsonian Institution.
  • Runs for presidency under Bull Moose Party (loses)

    Runs for presidency under Bull Moose Party (loses)

    Roosevelt ran for president again in 1912 with the Progressive “Bull Moose” Party. He lost the election to Woodrow Wilson.