Teddy Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is born

Oct 27, 1858

The future president is born.

Wins first full term as President

Sep 14, 1901

He was elected for a full term in 1904.

Named President when McKinley is assassinated

Sep 14, 1901

Roosevelt was put as the VP for McKinley because people in NY didn't want him as governor anymore, it went well until McKinley was assassinated and Teddy became president.

Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

May 12, 1902

This was a strike that the United mine workers in America started in order to get paid more and get treated better.

Elkins Act

Feb 19, 1903

This was the governments attempt to end rate discrimination. It prohibited railroad companies from being able to rebate business.

Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

Mar 14, 1903

This was a reserve Teddy Roosevelt made as a refuge and safe place for nesting birds.

Yosemite under Federal Control

Jun 15, 1903

Roosevelt signed the Yosemite Recession Bill in June 1906. This bill accepted the recession of the Yosemite Valley and put it under federal protection.

Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

Jun 30, 1904

This act prohibited lying on food labels after a study was conducted and exposed how gross and deceiving the meat packaging industry was.

Devil’s Tower

Sep 24, 1906

This is known as the United States first national monument. It is located in Wyoming. It was made a monument by President Roosevelt.

Leaves presidency, visits Africa

Apr 21, 1909

Roosevelt was the first president to leave the country during his presidency, he went on an expedition in Africa from 1909-1911.

Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

Nov 5, 1912

Teddy Roosevelt is defeated in an election by Woodrow Wilson.