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Theodore Roosevelt is born
President Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City to a wealthy family. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
President William McKinley was shot at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, while Theodore Roosevelt, was in Vermont at a speaking engagement. Shortly after, he was named president. -
Coal Strike
The Coal strike was by the United Mine Workers of America in Pennsylvania. Miners struck for higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union. Roosevelt attempted to persuade the union. -
Elkins Act passed
This act was signed by Roosevelt and authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates, and upon the shippers that accepted these rebates. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
Pelican Island was designated as a National Historic Landmark by Roosevelt because of its status as the first federal area set aside specifically to protect wildlife. The State of Florida agreed to expand the lease with the Refuge to include 4760 acres of mangrove islands and submerged lands. -
Wins first full term as President
In the 1904 election, Theodore Roosevelt defeated the Democratic nominee, Alton B. Parker. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Roosevelt signed the American Antiquities Act of 1906 that transferred the Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove back under federal protection and control. After that, Yosemite had its own agency to protect it, thanks to Roosevelt's efforts. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower as the first national monument due to the influence of Mondell. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 prohibited the sale of misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce and laid a foundation for the nation's first consumer protection agency, the Food and Drug Administration. It was signed by Roosevelt. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
Roosevelt traveled to Africa and spent months hunting big game for a Natural History Museum. This was known as the Smithsonian–Roosevelt African Expedition -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Theodore Roosevelt is nominated for the presidency by the Progressive Party, a group of Republicans dissatisfied with the renomination of President William.
