TR timeline

By shaynenesbitt
  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, was born on October 27, 1858, in New York City.
  • Named President when McKinly is assasinated

    Named President when McKinly is assasinated

    Theodore Rossevelt became President after Willams McKinly was assassinated
  • Energy Crisis- Anthracite Coal Strike

    Energy Crisis- Anthracite Coal Strike

    The Anthracite Coal Strike led to a significant energy Crisis-. Roosevelt intervened, leading to an arbitration that resolved the strike.
  • Elkina Act Passes

    Elkina Act Passes

    The Elkins Act was a federal law that strengthend regulations against railroad rebates promoted fair shipping practices
  • Pelican Island, Floridia named first national wildfire refuge

    Pelican Island, Floridia named first national wildfire refuge

    Roosevelt created the first national wildlife refuge at Pelican Island to protect bird species from extinction starting the National Wildlife Refuge System.
  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President

    After finishing McKinley’s term, Roosevelt was elected in his own right in a landslide, becoming one of the most popular presidents of the era.
  • Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

    This act banned mislabeled or contaminated food and drugs, laying the groundwork for the FDA. It was inspired in part by Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle.
  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming

    Roosevelt used the newly passed Antiquities Act to protect Devil’s Tower, the first of many national monuments.
  • Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    After leaving office, Roosevelt led the Smithsonian–Roosevelt African Expedition, collecting specimens and studying African wildlife.
  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull Moose Party

    Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull Moose Party

    Frustrated with President Taft, Roosevelt formed the Progressive "Bull Moose" Party. Though popular, he split the Republican vote and lost to Woodrow Wilson.