Teddy Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is born

Oct 27, 1858

He was born in New York City to a wealthy family. He went on to become the 26th president of the United States.

Named president when Mckinley was assassinated

Sep 14, 1901

After President Mckinley was assassinated, Vice president Theodore Roosevelt became President.

Energy Crisis

Oct 23, 1902

Roosevelt intervened in the Anthracite Coal Strike, which threatened to create an energy crisis

Elkins Act Passed

Feb 19, 1903

This act was passed to impose big fines on railroads that offered rebates and those shippers who accepted them

Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

Mar 14, 1903

Roosevelt established Pelican Island as the first federal bird reservation, which marked the beginning of the National Refuge System.

Wins first full term as President

Nov 8, 1904

Roosevelt won his first full term after completing Mckinleys term

Yosemite under Federal Control

Jun 11, 1906

He signed a bill that placed Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove under federal protection as a part of the Yosemite National Park.

Passage of Pure Food and Drug act

Jun 30, 1906

Roosevelt signed this act into law to regulate labeling and safety of food and drugs.

Devils Tower

Sep 24, 1906

He used the Antiquities act to designate Devils Tower as the first national monument in the U.S.

Leaves Presidency, visits Africa

Mar 23, 1909

After leaving presidency, he embarked on a safair in Africa, where he collected specimens for the Smithsonian Institution

Runs for presidency unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

Nov 5, 1912

Roosevelt attempted to run for president again as a candidate for the Progressive Party known as the Bull-Moose Party, but he was unsuccesful