Theodore Roosevelt Timeline By glen.callender Oct 27, 1858 He was born May 10, 1898 Came home from Spanish-American war as a hero Sep 6, 1901 named president afte Mckinley is assassinated Nov 14, 1902 Encounters bear cub while hunting gets name "Teddy" Dec 9, 1902 Energy Crises Jan 1, 1903 Elkins Act Passed Mar 14, 1903 Pelican Island, Florida, named first national wildlife refuge Nov 8, 1904 wins first full term as president Jun 11, 1906 yosemite under federal control Jun 30, 1906 Passage of pure food and drug act Sep 24, 1906 Devils tower named first national monument Mar 1, 1909 leaves presidency to visit africa Jun 22, 1912 Bull moose party fail