Theodore Roosevelt timeline By castrokevin Oct 27, 1858 BIrth Feb 22, 1898 Roosevelt returns from the Spanish-American war a hero Roosevelt fought in the Spanish-American War Sep 22, 1901 Roosevelt was named the 26th president Was named president after McKinley was assassinated Feb 23, 1902 Energy crisis was also known as the Coal Srike of 1902 Mar 14, 1903 Pelicans Island Pelicans Island was Named frist National wildlife refuge in 1903