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The birth of Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt is born on October 27, 1858 in In Manhattan, New York. -
McKinley assassinated, Roosevelt takes presidency
At a public reception that was being hosted, then president McKinley was shot by one of the attendees. Theodore Roosevelt, vice president at the time, took over the presidency and became the youngest person to ever be in office. -
Energy Crisis
An on going strike by coal workers in Pennsylvania brought concerns of a coal famine. A meeting was called at the White House by Theodore Roosevelt where he agreed to meet the needs of the workers and resolved the problem peacefully. -
Elkins Act passed
The Elkins act altered the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. This act was designed to end the practice of rebates. Theodore Roosevelt, a supporter of the act, brought attention to this which lead to several improvements being made in the industry. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
On March 14 ,1903, Roosevelt made Pelican Island, located in Florida, the first national wildlife refuge. This was the first time government had ever set aside land to protect wildlife. -
Roosevelt's first full term as president
After winning the presidential election in 1904, Roosevelt was successful in completing several things. As a firm supporter of reform Roosevelt was able to instill rightness the food and railroad industry as well as conserve our natural resources. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
After becoming aware of the mishandling in the food industry, Roosevelt became concerned. Meat was being packaged and prepared in unsanitary ways that would compromise the consumers health. In turn, Roosevelt passed the Meat and inspection, Pure food, and Drug act which required foods and drugs to be inspected before it was given out to consumers. -
Yosemite Under Federal Control
After years of being rundown and unruly, Theodore Roosevelt helped to improve Yosemite national park. It was put under federal jurisdiction meaning that it was no longer under the responsibility of the state. -
Devils Tower named first National monument
After years of trying to protect and preserve this tower, Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devil's Tower as the Americas first national monument on September 24, 1906. -
Leaves Presidency and visits Africa
After serving two terms, Theodore Roosevelt felt it was only fair that another nominee come into office, William Howard Taft would now be the president. After the election, Roosevelt went to Africa where he spent 11 months hunting game for the Smithsonian. -
Roosevelt runs for presidency again, is unsuccessful
Theodore Roosevelt runs against William Taft and Woodrow Wilson for presidency during the election of 1912. Although Roosevelt was favored by many, he was unsuccessful as Wilson comes out victorious. Roosevelt then creates the Progressive Party, also known as the "Bull Moose Party", that ran for offices in major states.
