Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project

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  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City.

  • Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Theodore Roosevelt became President after McKinley's assassination.
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    Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    The Anthracite Coal Strike led to a national energy crisis, resolved by President Roosevelt's intervention.

  • Elkins Act passed

    The Elkins Act regulated railroads by prohibiting discriminatory rebates.

  • Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island became the first National Wildlife Refuge in the U.S.

  • Wins first full term as President

    Theodore Roosevelt won his first full term as President.

  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove were placed under federal control as part of Yosemite National Park.

  • Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    The Pure Food and Drug Act regulated the food and drug industries to protect consumers.

  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devil's Tower became the first National Monument in the U.S.

  • Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Theodore Roosevelt went on an expedition to Africa after leaving the presidency.

  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Theodore Roosevelt ran for president unsuccessfully as a candidate of the Bull Moose Party.