Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project

Theodore Roosevelt is born

Oct 27, 1858

Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858. He was born in New York City.

Yosemite under Federal Control

Jun 30, 1864

Abraham Lincoln granted the Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove to the state of California.

Named President when McKinley is assassinated

Sep 6, 1901

President William McKinley was shot on September 6th, 1901. He died September 14, 1901, eight days after the assassination in Buffalo, New York.

Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

May 12, 1902

The strike involved 147,000 United Mine Workers who walked out to demand better wages.

Elkins Act passed

Feb 19, 1903

The Elkins Act was passed to end the practice of railroad companies giving rebates to shippers of large goods.

Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

Mar 14, 1903

The purpose of this was to protect nesting brown pelicans and other wading birds.

Wins first full term as President

Nov 8, 1904

Theodore Roosevelt defeated Democratic candidate Alton B. Parker.

Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

Jun 30, 1906

The act was created to prevent the sale of adulterated or misbranded food and drugs.

Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

Sep 24, 1906

President Theodore Roosevelt designed Devils Tower, Wyoming, under the Antiquities Act.

Leaves presidency, visits Africa

Apr 21, 1909

Theodore Roosevelt began his presidency, leave to Africa on March 23, 1909, 19 days after leaving office.

Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

Nov 5, 1912

Theodore Roosevelt was defeated by the Democratic candidate Woodrow Wilson.