Teddy Roosevelt Timeline

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  • Teddy Roosevelt is born

    Teddy Roosevelt is born

    Born in New York, his parents are Martha Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt Sr.
  • Teddy was named President after the Assassination of Mckinley

    Teddy was named President after the Assassination of Mckinley

    I was claimed that Mckinley was killed because of what Czolgosz thought was a corrupt government.
  • Elkins Act was passed

    Elkins Act was passed

    This made railroad corporations provide rebate, as well as the shipper who receives it, liable under the law.
  • Pelican Island, Florida was named the First National Wildlife Refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida was named the First National Wildlife Refuge

    Meant to enhance all species of wildlife, fish, and plants that are endangered or threatened with endangerment
  • Teddy wins first full term as President

    Teddy wins first full term as President

    Republican President Theodore Roosevelt defeated the Democratic nominee, Alton B. Parker. His victory made him the youngest president in American history.
  • The Passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act

    The Passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act

    This meant cleanly conditions in factories, an inspection of animals and meat, and correct and detailed labeling to prevent misbranding.
  • Devil's Tower, Wyoming, is named the first National Monument

    Devil's Tower, Wyoming, is named the first National Monument

    The first national monument of the US, established by Teddy Roosevelt.
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control

    Congress set aside over 1,500 square miles of land for what would eventually become Yosemite National Park, aka America's third national park.
  • Teddy leaves his Presidency and visits Africa

    Teddy leaves his Presidency and visits Africa

    He left to collect specimens for the Smithsonian Museum's new Natural History Museum, aka the National Museum of Natural History
  • Teddy is unsuccessful in his run for Presidency in the Bull-Moose Party

    Teddy is unsuccessful in his run for Presidency in the Bull-Moose Party

    Republican William Taft defeated former President Teddy Roosevelt, who ran under the banner of the new progressive party, or "Bull-Moose" party.
  • The Energy Crisis

    The Energy Crisis

    OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, put in place an embargo on oil exports to the US