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Theodore Roosevelt is born
He was born on October 27, 1858. His parents are Theodore Roosevelt Sr. & Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. -
Assassination of McKinley and Naming of presidency
President William McKinley was shot on September 6, 1901. He died a couple days later on September 14. The vice president at the time was Roosevelt and he was named President. -
The Coal Strike / Energy Crisis
Miners wanted higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union. They wanted to shut down the winter fuel supply to major cities. Roosevelt wanted to intervene but he was told not to. It resulted in a 9 hour work day and the wages increased by 10%. "A coal famine in the winter is an ugly thing and I fear we shall see terrible suffering and grave disaster." - Teddy Roosevelt. -
Elkins Act Passed by Roosevelt
The Act authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates. Railroads were no longer able to have rebates or their officers, and their employees, were all made liable for discriminatory practices. -
Pelican Island
Pelican Island was the first national wildlife refuge. It was a bird reservation island and was a new idea that we should protect these lands and animals. Later 9 more national wildlife refuges were made and 55 more bird reservations. -
Wins first full term as President
Teddy won the 1904 presidential election 7,630,457 to 5,083,880 from Democratic nominee, Alton B. Parker. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming
It was the United States first national monument ever named. It stands 1,267 feet tall. It was declared a monument by Teddy Roosevelt,he authorized the Antiquities Act. Some native tribes still visit the monument every year to perform rituals. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
He signed the American Antiquities Act of 1906 that transferred the Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove back under federal protection and control. Yosemite had its own agency to protect it, thanks to Roosevelt's efforts. -
Passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act
It prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce. It was to really make sure that nothing was misbranded at all and that all products were safe. -
Leaves presidency & visits Africa
He wanted his close friend William Howard Taft to become the next president, and Taft won the 1908 elections. After his presidency Teddy Roosevelt when to Africa with the Smithsonian Institution to collect a bunch of specimens for the National Museum of Natural History. -
Bull-Moose Party
The Progressive Party was a third party in the United States formed by Roosevelt after he lost the presidential nomination of the Republican Party to William Taft. The party was known for taking positions on progressive and populist reform.
