Timeline: Theodore Roosevelt Timeline

Oct 27, 1858

Theodore Roosevelt is born

Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City.

Feb 4, 1898

Returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero

He was Assisstant Secretary of the Navy, he beat the war and led the Navy for the war with Spain.

Sep 14, 1901

Theodore Roosevelt becomes President after McKinley was assassinated

William McKinley is assassinated and Theodore Roosevelt takes his place because at the time he was president.

Feb 19, 1903

Elkins Act is Passed

The Elkins Act ammended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. This outlawed the practice of rebates, which was the cash refunds of freight charges. Railroad companies were now protected.

Mar 14, 1903

Pelican Island, Florida is named First National Wildfire Refuge

Island set aside so there isn't an extinction of birds which were used for their feathers in the fashion industry. It was forbidden to kill birds from this island.

Nov 8, 1904

Theodore Roosevelt wins Full Term as President

Won Presidential campaign and was emphizied by the republicans for his success in foreign affairs and his passion on preventing monopolies through businesses.

Jun 30, 1906

Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

This Act was passed to help decrease health problems and help provide a clean products that haven't been tampered with deadly chemicals.

Sep 24, 1906

Devils Tower, Wyoming, Named First National Mounument

First National Mounument declared by President Roosevelt.

Oct 1, 1906

Yosemite Under Federal Control

There was a discovery of gold in the National Park and the government took control over it,

Apr 10, 1909

Leaves Presidency and Visits Africa

Landed in Mambasa with his son Kermit. He headed to the Safari with 250 Porters and Guides. He went there to collect specimens for the Smithsonian Collection after Taft's inauguration.