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Born in New York City, Roosevelt overcame childhood illness to become a vigorous outdoorsman, reformer, and U.S. president. -
After President William McKinley was assassinated, Roosevelt was sworn in as the 26th President of the United States. -
The Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902 was a major labor dispute where 147,000 Pennsylvania miners struck for a 10% wage increase, a nine-hour workday, and union recognition, causing a national energy crisis as winter approached. -
The Elkins Act was passed on February 19, 1903, when it was signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt. The act amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 to prohibit railroad companies from giving rebates and to punish both the carrier and the shipper for any discriminatory practices. -
Roosevelt established Pelican Island as the first federal bird reservation, starting the National Wildlife Refuge System. -
After completing McKinley's term, Roosevelt won a landslide election for a full term as President. -
This landmark law aimed to regulate the food and drug industries to ensure safety and proper labeling, inspired by Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle. -
Roosevelt signed a bill transferring Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove from state to federal control, reinforcing conservation efforts. -
This was America's first national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt. It was the first place to receive this designation to protect it's unique geological formation under the Antiquities Act. -
Just three weeks after his presidency ended in 1909, Theodore Roosevelt embarked on an extensive African safari to collect specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. This trip was both a scientific expedition and a large-scale hunting venture that captivated the public. -
Roosevelt ran as a third-party candidate for the Progressive Party (Bull-Moose Party) but lost to Woodrow Wilson.