Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project

Theodore Roosevelt is born

Oct 27, 1858

Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City into a wealthy family.

Named President

Sep 14, 1901

Theodore Roosevelt was named president after president McKinley's assassination.

Energy Crisis

Oct 3, 1902

There was a strike in the Pennsylvania coal mines. Miners demanded more pay with less hours. This caused a shortage of coal/energy for the country.

Elkins Act

Feb 19, 1903

It ended rebates for the railroad industry, and also ended discrimination rates.

Pelican Island

Mar 14, 1903

Named as the first national wildlife refuge. Roosevelt signed an executive order to permanently protect this island.

Theodore wins first presidency

Nov 8, 1904

Roosevelt wins by defeating democrat Alton B. Parker.

Yosemite is under federal control

1906

Yosemite was a large amount of land that was set aside by congress in 1890. In 1906 Roosevelt changed Yosemite to be under federal control.

The Pure Food and Drug Act

Jun 30, 1906

Passed to prohibit the sale of modified or misbranded foods and drugs. This later became the Food and Drug Administration.

Devils tower

Sep 12, 1906

It was the nation's first national monument declared by Theodore Roosevelt. This site is important to many native tribes.

Leaves Presidency, visits Africa

1909

Theodore has an African expedition. He returns and publishes a book titled “African Game Trails.”

Runs for Presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

Nov 5, 1912

Roosevelt is nominated for president under the Bull-Moose Party. This causes him to lose because the republican votes are split into two different parties. Democrat Woodrow Wilson wins the election.