Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project

Theodore Roosevelt is born

1858

Born in New York would later become the 26th U.S President

Named President when McKinley is assassinated

1901

Roosevelt became president after William McKinley was assassinated, becoming the youngest U.S president.

Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

1902

Roosevelt helped end a major coal strike by making peace between workers and mine owners, preventing a national energy shortage.

Elkins Act passed 1903

1903

This law made it illegal for railroads to offer rebates, which are like discounts, making sure all shippers pay the same price

Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

1903

Roosevelt made the first federal bird reservation, starting the National Wildlife Refuge

Wins first full term as President

1904

Roosevelt won his first full term

Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

1906

President Theodore Roosevelt signed a proclamation establishing it to protect its geological formation under the newly passed Antiquities Act.

Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

1906

This law required honest labeling of food and medicine

Yosemite under Federal Control

1906

Roosevelt transferred Yosemite Valley to federal control, expanding national park protection

Leaves presidency, visits Africa

1909

After leaving office, Roosevelt went on a year-long trip to Africa for exploration.

Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

1912

Roosevelt ran as a third-party candidate under the progressive "Bull Moose" Party but lost to Woodrow Wilson.