Teddy Roosevelt

By wyattshively
  • Theodore Roosevelt is Born

    Theodore Roosevelt is Born

    Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City and later grew up to become the President.
  • Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    After President William McKinley was assassinated, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States.
  • Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    A major strike by coal miners threatened the nation's energy supply, and Roosevelt intervened, helping to broker a deal between labor and management—marking the first time a president took a neutral role in a labor dispute.
  • Elkins Act passed

    Elkins Act passed

    The Elkins Act was a law aimed at curbing railroad rebates and strengthening federal regulation of railroads, part of Roosevelt’s trust-busting efforts.
  • Pelican Island, Florida, named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida, named first national wildlife refuge

    Roosevelt established Pelican Island as the first federal bird reservation, initiating the National Wildlife Refuge System to protect endangered species.
  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President

    After completing McKinley's term, Roosevelt was elected in his own right and began his first full term as president.
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control

    Control of Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove was transferred from California to the federal government, strengthening Roosevelt’s conservation efforts.
  • Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

    This act was passed to prevent the sale of contaminated foods and medicines and to ensure accurate labeling, influenced by Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle.
  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    President Theodore Roosevelt designated Devil’s Tower as the first U.S. national monument to preserve its unique geological and cultural significance.
  • Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    After leaving the presidency, Roosevelt embarked on a safari expedition to Africa for scientific research and big-game hunting.
  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Roosevelt ran for president as a third-party candidate with the Progressive (Bull-Moose) Party after splitting with the Republican Party, but lost to Woodrow Wilson.