Theodore Roosevelt Timeline

The birth of Theodore Roosevelt

Oct 27, 1858

Roosevelt was born into a childhood in which his health was hindered by asthma. "Theodore Roosevelt." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.

Theodore Roosevelt's lifespan

Period: Oct 27, 1858 to Jan 6, 1919

The lifespan of President Theodore Roosevelt.

Formation of the "Rough Riders"

Apr 25, 1898

Roosevelt teamed up with Leonard Wood to form the First US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment in order to help out in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Learn more about the Rough Riders. "Rough Riders." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.

Roosevelt elected as president

Sep 14, 1901

Theodore Roosevelt is elected president, allowing him the ability to bring on beneficial changes,
Learn more about his presidency.
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Roosevelt's presidency

Period: Sep 14, 1901 to Mar 4, 1909

Theodore Roosevelt's time as US President.

Roosevelt's goes to Africa

Mar 23, 1909

Roosevelt works with Smithsonian to collect specimens for the Smithsonian's new Natural History museum. "Smithsonian–Roosevelt African Expedition." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.

Roosevelt's African Safari

Period: Mar 23, 1909 to Mar 14, 1910

Roosevelt joins forces with Smithsonian to embark on an African Expedition.

Assassination attempt

Oct 14, 1912

During his campaign for the 1912 presidential election, a man shot Roosevelt, but he tanked it and finished his speech. "Theodore Roosevelt." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.

Death of Theodore Roosevelt

Jan 6, 1919

Roosevelt dies in his sleep early in the morning on January 6, 1919 due to natural causes. He was 60 years old. "Theodore Roosevelt." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.