Teddy Roosevelt

By brynliryan
  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Teddy Roosevelt was born in New York. His parents were Martha Stewart Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt Sr. He had an older sister, a younger brother, and a younger sister.
  • Theodore Roosevelt is named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Theodore Roosevelt is named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Teddy Roosevelt became the 26th president, also the youngest president in the nation's history. He was sworn into presidency eight days after McKinley's assassination.
  • Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    The coal strike was a five month dispute which threatened to shut down the winter fuel supply because coal was the primary fuel for heating.
  • Elkins Act is passed

    Elkins Act is passed

    The Elkins Act outlawed railroads giving rebates to large companies because it created unfair competition.
  • Pelican Island, Florida named first National Wildlife Refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida named first National Wildlife Refuge

    Pelican Island was used to protect brown pelicans and other birds that were threatened by extinction due to hunting for their feathers.
  • Theodore Roosevelt wins first full term as President

    Theodore Roosevelt wins first full term as President

    This victory made him the first vice president to assume presidency due to the predecessor's death and then win presidency with his own right.
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite was put under federal control because its state level management was inadequate and the park needed stronger protection.
  • Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    Teddy Roosevelt signed the Pure Food and Drug Act to prohibit the interstate sale of misbranded food and drugs to prevent dangerous ingredients from being in the food or medicine.
  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devils Tower was named the first National monument to protect the towers unique geological features. Many local tribes refer to it as "bear lodge".
  • Theodore Roosevelt leaves Presidency and visits Africa

    Theodore Roosevelt leaves Presidency and visits Africa

    Teddy Roosevelt left the country so that his successor could govern without him over his shoulder. He also left because he lead a scientific expedition in Africa.
  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Teddy Roosevelt formed the Bull-Moose Party and ran, which caused a split in the votes between him and Taft, leading to the victory for Woodrow Wilson.