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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Was born in Manhattan, New York City, NY -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
Theodore Roosevelt was immediately sworn in as president after the assassination of William McKinley. -
Energy Crisis
A lack of supply of energy resources to the economy. -
Elkins Act passed
Authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
The first federal bird reservation giving birth to the National Wildlife Refuge System. -
Wins first full term as President
Ran against Alton Parker in the election and won. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
The Pure Food And Drug Act is preventing misbranded or poisonous foods, drugs, and medicines. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming
The first declared United States National Monument. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Came under federal jurisdiction with the rest of the park. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
Teddy went to hunt big game and collect specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. -
Runs for president, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
The Progressive platform called for the direct election of U.S. senators, woman suffrage, reduction of the tariff, and many social reforms.
