Theodore Roosevelt By hellokpoplove1 Oct 27, 1858 Theodore Rooselvelt Born Date of Birth Sep 30, 1898 Returns from the Spanish-American War a hero Sep 30, 1901 Named President when McKinley is assassinated Sep 30, 1902 Encounters a bear cub while hunting-nicknamed "Teddy" Sep 30, 1902 Energy Crisis Sep 30, 1903 Elkins act passed Sep 30, 1903 Pelican Island, Florida, named first national wildlife refuge Sep 30, 1904 Wins first full term as President Sep 30, 1906 Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act Sep 30, 1906 Yosemite under federal control Sep 30, 1906 Devil's Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument Sep 30, 1908 Leaves Presidency, Visits Africa Sep 30, 1912 Runs for Presidency, Unsuccessfuly for Bull Moose Party