Teddy Roosevelt Timeline By Kate111722 Oct 27, 1858 Theodore Roosevelt is born Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858. Sep 14, 1901 Named President when McKinley is assassinated After McKinley was shot, his wound became infected, and he passed away on September 14, 1901. This was when Roosevelt was named President. 1903 Elkins Act passed Mar 14, 1903 Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge Nov 8, 1904 Wins first full term as President 1906 Yosemite under Federal Control Jun 30, 1906 Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act Sep 24, 1906 Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument Mar 23, 1909 Leaves presidency, visits Africa Nov 5, 1912 Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party