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Theodore Roosevelt is born in New York City to Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt.
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Returns from the Spanish American War a hero after leading the Rough Riders to victory.
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Roosevelt is named president after William McKinley is assasinated.
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Roosevelt spares a bear cub while out on a hunting trip, and the nickname "Teddy" and the Teddy Bear come as a result.
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The Coal Strike of 1902 left the country with a dwindling supply of fuel, and Roosevelt decided to intervene, inviting both sides to settle the dispute.
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Pelican Island in Florida becomes the first nation wildlife refuge after being brought to Roosevelt's attention by concerned naturalists Frank Chapman and William Dutcher.
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The Elkins Act is passed, giving the ICC more power to fight the railroad industry. Companies could now be fined for the use of rebates, which had been a way to work the system prior.
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Roosevelt runs for a full term and recieves 336 electoral votes, winning the presidency and being the first to do so after ascending from VP to President beforhand.
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Yosemite comes under federal control, and Devil's Tower in Wyoming becomes the first national monument.
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The Pure Food and Drug Act is passed, requiring truth in labels for products.
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After serving his term, Roosevelt goes to Africa and claims many trophies during his safari.
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Frustrated by Taft's poor leadership and betrayal of the Progressives, Roosevelt decides to run again as a Progressive, backed by the Bull Moose Party. However, he is unsuccessful, only gaining 88 electoral votes.
