Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project

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  • Roosevelt Born

    Roosevelt Born

    On February 27th, 1858, President Theodore Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family, from New York
  • Named President, after McKinleys death

    Named President, after McKinleys death

    President Roosevelt was named president after William McKinley died while in office.
  • Elkins Act Passed

    Elkins Act Passed

    This act banned railroads from giving rebates to preffered shippers, making everyone have to pay the same charge. Also gave the ICC the power to fine violators.
  • Pelican Island named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island named first national wildlife refuge

    While in office, Roosevelt created the National Wildlife Refuge system, and then proceeded to name Pelican Island as the first National Wilflife Refuge
  • Roosevelt Wins His First Full Presidency Term

    Roosevelt Wins His First Full Presidency Term

    On November 8th, 1904, Theodore Roosevelt won his first full term as President of the United States, he had served 3 years prior after being names president when William McKinley was assassinated.
  • Yosemite falls under federal control

    Yosemite falls under federal control

    In 1906, the 1500+ square acres of Yosemite, peviously under control of the state, came under federal Jurisdiction
  • Food and Drug act Passed

    Food and Drug act Passed

    Teddy Roosevelt signed the food and drug act, also known as the Wiley act, which was introduced to allow Congress to monitor items for human consumption and ensure safety.
  • Devils Tower Wyoming

    Devils Tower Wyoming

    Deviils Tower was the first national monument in the United States, it spans about 1347 acres.
  • Leaves presidency, Visits Africa

    Leaves presidency, Visits Africa

    President Roosevelt left presidency in 2009, and went to Africa. He spent a year there hunting big game animals in parts of what is now modern day Kenya, and Uganda.
  • Energy Crisis

    Energy Crisis

    In 1911, President Roosevelt decided to take on Standard Oil Co. and won, the oil tycoon had been causing problems and he decided to break them up. This was a domestic affair.
  • Unsuccesfuly runs for President under the Bull Moose Party

    Unsuccesfuly runs for President under the Bull Moose Party

    In the 1912 election, president Roosevelt ran for another term under the Bull Moose party/ progressive party, but he did not win reelection.