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Teddy Roosevelt born
In Manhattan, New York. He was 2nd of 4 children born to Martha Stewart Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt Sr. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
When McKinley was assassinated, Roosevelt succeeded him as President. He was 42 years old and called the presidency "the steward of the people". -
Coal strike
Mine workers unions led a strike for better pay and shorter workdays. Roosevelt mediated the strike. -
Elkins Act passed
The Elkins act limited the power of the railroad industry by prohibiting rebates to rail customers. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
Roosevelt started the National Wildlife Refuge System. He would go on to create 50 more sites in his presidency. -
Wins first full term as President
Roosevelt won 56% of the popular vote and 336 electoral college votes. He was the Democratic party's nominee. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Roosevelt signed the American Antiquities At of 1906 to put land under federal protection for public enjoyment and conservation. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
Prevented sale of impure food and drug items. Paved the way for the FDA . -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
Roosevelt named Devil's Tower in Wyoming as the first National Monument. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Roosevelt nominated for presidential candidate of the progressive party, bullmoose. He ran on direct election of senators, women's suffrage and reduction of tariffs. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
Roosevelt visited Africa and hunted big game.
