Teddy Roosevelt Timeline

By Jblaney942
  • Roosevelt is Born

    Roosevelt is Born

    Martha Roosevelt gives birth to her son, Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
  • McKinley Assassinated

    McKinley Assassinated

    Teddy Roosevelt is named President of the United States after President McKinley is assassinated.
  • Anthracite Coal Strike

    Anthracite Coal Strike

    The Anthracite Coal Strike occurred in 1902 when the coal workers refused to work until given better working conditions and pay. Eventually, FDR had to intervene and give the workers a 10% wage increase and a 9 hour workday.
  • Elkins Act

    Elkins Act

    The Elkins Act was another bill signed by FDR that amended interstate commerce laws to outlaw discriminatory charging practices.
  • Pelican Island

    Pelican Island

    Pelican Island in Florida was named the first wildlife refuge in the U.S. by President Teddy Roosevelt.
  • Yosemite Under Federal Control

    Yosemite Under Federal Control

    Teddy Roosevelt goes on a 3-day camping trip with John Muir, who convinced him to put Yosemite under Federal preservation.
  • Election of 1904

    Election of 1904

    Theodore Roosevelt won his first election in a landslide victory over the democratic nominee, Alton Parker.
  • Pure Food and Drug Act

    Pure Food and Drug Act

    Roosevelt passed a law banning the interstate sale of misbranded food and drugs.
  • Devils Tower, Wyoming

    Devils Tower, Wyoming

    Devils Tower in Wyoming was named the first National Monument under the Antiquities Act of 1906, signed by FDR.
  • Roosevelt Goes to Africa

    Roosevelt Goes to Africa

    In March of 1909, Roosevelt left the U.S. to go on an expedition in Africa. This expedition was completed with the purpose of finding new animal specimens for the Smithsonian.
  • Election of 1912

    Election of 1912

    Roosevelt runs for the new Progressive Party. This party was nicknamed the "Bull-Moose" Party. Roosevelt lost the Election to Woodrow Wilson.