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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Theodore Roosevelt was born in October 27, 1858 into a wealthy family in New York. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
In 1890 an act of Congress creates Yosemite National Park. Its is full of natural wonders like giant sequoia trees. It was signed into law by Benjamin Harrison -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
President William McKinley was assassinated in 1901. After his death Vice President Theodore Roosevelt would become the next president of the United States -
Energy Crisis
In 1902, there was an energy crisis due to a coal strike. -
Elkins Act passed
Elkins Act was passed in 1903. Its purpose was to amend the Interstate Commerce Act. It was used to allow the Interstate Commerce Commission to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
Pelican Island was established by an executive order. It was the first national wildlife refuge in the United States. It was helped to prevent some birds from extinction. -
Wins first full term as President
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Leaves presidency, visits Africa
After running again for office and losing Theodore Roosevelt goes to Africa. He went to go hunting and to collect specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. -
Pure Food And Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug Act was developed to prevent the manufacture, sale, or transportation of poisoned foods or drugs. With this act food had to be inspected in order to be sold. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River. It is a sacred place for Native Americans. In 1906 Theodore Roosevelt made this America's first national monument -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party