Teddy Roosevelt Timeline

  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born
    Theodore Roosevelt was born in 1858 in new york city.
  • Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Named President when McKinley is assassinated
    when Mckinley was assassinated, vice president Theodore Roosevelt became the president of the us.
  • Energy Crisis

    Energy Crisis
    Teddy roosevelt countered the energy crisis by starting a coal mine in Pennsylvania and start coal rolling again.
  • Elkins act

    Elkins act
    Elkins act gave powers to the federal courts to stop racial discrimination. It also helped railroads with stronger mechanisms to protect their prices.
  • Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
    Theodore wanted to make this the first national wildlife refuge to stop the killing of brown pelicans by hunters.
  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President
    Republican Theodore Roosevelt defeated democrat Alton B. Parker.
  • Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
    This act prohibited misbranded or adulterated foods and drugs.
  • Devils Tower

    Devils Tower
    The Devils Tower is sacred to 20 Native American tribes. It is the first national monument.
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control
    Yosemite valley went under control for federal jurisdiction with the rest of the park.
  • Teddy leaves presidency and visits africa

    Teddy leaves presidency and visits africa
    Teddy Roosevelt went to africa to explore and hunt also known as the smithsonian.
  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
    Theodore Roosevelt felt as strong as a bull moose after losing the republican nomination.