Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project

By khlhop168

  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Born in New York City. He would later become the 26th president of the US.

  • Named president when McKinley is assassinated

    After president William McKinley was shot and died, Roosevelt became the youngest US president at age 42.

  • Energy crisis-Anthracite Coal Strike

    Roosevelt intervened in coal Strike helping workers and owners reach an agreement, a major move in labor relations

  • Pelican island, Florida, named first national wildlife refuge

    Roosevelt established it to protect birds, the first step in creating the National Wildlife Refuge System.

  • Elkins Act passed

    This law made it illegal for railroads to give special rebates or discounts, promoting fair business competition.

  • Wins first full term as president

    Roosevelt won re election in a landslide promising fairness and reform under his "Square Deal" program.

  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Roosevelt placed Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove under Federal protection to preserve natural beauty.

  • Passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act

    The act banned the scale of contaminated food and medicines and required accurate labeling.

  • Devils Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Roosevelt used the Antiquities Act to make Devils Tower the first US national monument.

  • Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    After leaving office, Roosevelt went on a year long African safari to collect specimens for the Smithsonian.

  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull Moose party

    Roosevelt formed the Progressive "Bull Moose" Party but lost to Woodrow Wilson.