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Theodore Roosevelt born
Roosevelt was born October, 27, 1858 to Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. He had an older sister, Anne, a younger sister named Corrine, and a younger brother named Elliot. -
Returns from the Spanish- American War as a hero
Roosevelt served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in the Spanish- American War. He also led the Rough Riders in their conquest to capture San Juan. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
President McKinley is assassinated by Leon Czolgosz on September 6th. After being rushed to the hospital from two bullet wounds, he contracts gangrene from an internal wound and dies. Roosevelt is instantaneously sworn in as President after serving as McKinley’s Vice President. -
Encounters bear cub while hunting-- nicknamed “Teddy”
While on a hunting trip with the governor of Mississippi, Roosevelt spotted a bear that he could’ve easily shot. Deeming the murder of an innocent bear unsportsmanlike, he decided to spare its life and earned the nickname “Teddy.” Roughly a year later, stuffed bears were made, and earned the name “Teddy Bear.” -
Energy crisis
A great coal strike in Pennsylvania threatened to cause a coal deficiency. This famine resulted in a loss of energy due to the source being depleted. -
Elkins Act passed
This act amended the Interstate Commerce Act by placing large fees on railroads and offered rebates. -
Pelican Island, Florida, named first national wildlife refuge
Roosevelt made this the nation’s first national wildlife refuge in order to preserve the safety of brown pelicans and other birds indigenous to the island. -
Wins first full term as President
His second term was the only term he served by earning it on his own. He ran on his own and won the election by a landslide. Roosevelt succeeded his own presidency, and didn’t serve as President after his second term was through. -
Yosemite under federal control
Yosemite became under federal control with the help of John Muir, an environmentalist and conservationist. Together, Muir and Roosevelt were able to establish it as a national park. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
The Antiquities Act allowed for "historical landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest that are upon lands owned or controlled by the United States as National Monuments” to be set aside. Because of this legislation, 84 national monuments have been established. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
This Act was passed to save the public from unsanitary and unhealthy foods. Muckrakers such as Upton Sinclair, author of The Jungle, were determined to find faults in the food and drug industry. Journalists would delve deep into the companies to expose them. Roosevelt passed the Pure Food and Drug Act to give consumers a clear and concise reading of what they were purchasing and ingesting. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
Roosevelt felt as though it would be immoral and against tradition to run for a third term as president. He had essentially shown Taft the ropes, and put his faith in him to become president after him. After securing this decision, Roosevelt went off to Africa on a safari to hunt large game. He spent eleven months there. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull Moose Party
Based on his progressive views and nationalistic ideas, Roosevelt platformed with the Bull Moose Party. His views revolved around minimum wage for women, lower tariffs, referendum, recall, initiative, and the direct election of senators.
