Theodore Roosevelt

By Bartley98
  • Birth

    Birth

    Born in Manhatten, NY
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control

    Congress made Yosimite a national forrest.
  • McKinleys Assaination

    McKinleys Assaination

    The 25th President of the United States, William McKinley, was shot and fatally wounded on September 6, 1901, inside the Temple of Music on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. McKinley was shaking hands with the public when he was shot by Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist.
  • Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Was named the 26th president after William McKinley was assasinated in 1901.
  • Elkins Act Passed

    Elkins Act Passed

    Authorized the ICC to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates, and on the shippers that accepted these rebates.
  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President

    Won the first full term election since he won his first term because of McKinleys assasanation.
  • Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    It was to protect the public against adulteration of food and from products identified as healthful without proof.
  • Devils Tower, Wyoming, Named First National Monument

    Devils Tower, Wyoming, Named First National Monument

    Theodore Roosevelt signed into law the Antiquities Act of 1906 protecting all national monuments also making Devils Point, Wyoming the first national monument.
  • Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Theodore Roosevelt went to Africa with his son on a hunting trip.