Teddy Roosevelt Timeline

  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York into a wealthy and influential family. Despite being a sickly child, he grew into a strong and determined leader who would later become the 26th President of the United States.
  • The 1902 Coal Strike and Roosevelt's Bold Intervention

    The 1902 Coal Strike and Roosevelt's Bold Intervention

    In 1902, coal miners went on strike, demanding better pay and shorter work hours, which caused a major energy crisis since coal was the main fuel for heating and industry. President Thoedore Roosevelt stepped in to help settle the conflict, marking the first time a President took the side of workers in a labor issue
  • Roosevelt Becomes President After McKinley Assassination

    Roosevelt Becomes President After McKinley Assassination

    President Willism McKinley was assassinated, and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was appointed as the 26th President of the U.S. At just 42 years old, he became the youngest president in the United States history at the time.
  • The Elkins Act: Fighting Unfair Railroad Practices

    The Elkins Act: Fighting Unfair Railroad Practices

    The Elkins Act was passed to stop railroads from giving unfair rebates to big businesses. This law helped make railroad shipping more fair and was one of President Roosevelt's efforts to control big corporations.
  • Pelican Island: American's First National Wildlife Refuge

    Pelican Island: American's First National Wildlife Refuge

    President Theodore Roosevelt created Pelican Island in Florida as the first national wildlife refuge in the United States to protect birds from being hunted. This was an important step toward conserving wildlife and preserving natural habitats for future generations/
  • Roosevelt Elected to His First Full Term in 1904

    Roosevelt Elected to His First Full Term in 1904

    In 1904 the Presidential election, Theodore Roosevelt won his first full term by defeating Democrat Alton B. Parker in a landslide, becoming this first president to be elected after stepping into office due to an assassination. Roosevelt's strong leadership, popularity, and focus on fairness and reform helped him earn the trust and votes of many Americans.
  • The Pure Food and Drug Act

    The Pure Food and Drug Act

    In 1906, the Pure Food and Drug Act was passed to stop companies from selling unsafe or mislabeled food and medicine. This law helped protect consumers and was one of the first steps toward government regulation of health and safety in the United States.
  • Devils Tower: America's First National Monument

    Devils Tower: America's First National Monument

    President Theodore Roosevelt used a new law called the Antiquities Act to name Devil's Tower in Wyoming the first national monument in the United States, protecting its unusual and striking rock formation. This was an important step in preservinf natural landmarks and set a precedent for protecting other special places across the country from damage and devlopment.
  • Yosemite Nationals Park Gains Greater Federal Protection

    Yosemite Nationals Park Gains Greater Federal Protection

    The federal government expanded its control over Yosemite National Park to better protect the land and wildlide from private intrests and development. This helped ensure that Yosemite's natural beauty would be preserved for future generations to enjoy.
  • Roosevelt's Goes To Africa After Finishing His Presidency

    Roosevelt's Goes To Africa After Finishing His Presidency

    After finishing his presidency in 1909, Theodore Roosevelt went on a big safari and explorationg trip to Africa. This Journey allowed him to study wildlife and collect animals for American museums, making in one of the most famous adventures of his life.
  • Roosevelt's 1912 Run with the Bull Moose Party

    Roosevelt's 1912 Run with the Bull Moose Party

    in 1912, Theodore Roosevelt ran for president again as the leader of the new Bull Moose Party after becoming unhappy with his old party. Although he gained a lot of support, he lost the election to Woodrow Wilson