Teddy Roosevelt Timeline

By andirhus25

  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born
    Born into a wealthy family. He is the 2nd child of 4. As a child he suffered from many health issues. He soon became interested in the outdoors and exploration.

  • Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Named President when McKinley is assassinated
    Mckinley was shot twice by an anarchist. He seemed to be getting better but then one day he just died from gangrene caused by the wounds. At the time of the shooting Roosevelt was on vacation. He soon rushed to Buffalo. Just at 42 years old he became the youngest president. He was the 26th president.

  • Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike
    The coal strike was a major labor dispute that led to an energy crisis. Winter was around the corner so the coal supplies was decreasing. Mine owners refused to negotiate so he threatened the military. When the strike ends the wage increases and they work shorter workdays. This re-enforced Roosevelt's square deal.

  • Elkins Act passed

    Elkins Act passed
    Roosevelt banned railroad rebates that favored large corporations over small businesses. It strengthens the ICC but did not give the power to set rates allowing high prices.

  • Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
    The Island was designed for the first national wildlife refuge. The decline of bird population due to hunting. Roosevelt took action on protecting vital bird habitats. This decision helped the future generations.

  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President
    Roosevelt won his first full term as president. Roosevelt was elected by a huge gap in votes. His policies of the square deal were still getting used.

  • Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
    This act was a response to growing concerns about the safety and labeling of food and medicines. The law required accurate labeling. This led to the creation of the FDA.

  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
    This was designed as the first national monument. Devil's tower was made from igneous rock and was consider sacred by Native Americans. The decision the protect the monument helped establish antiques.

  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control
    The federal control was to ensure that the parks natural beauty and resources were properly preserved and protected from commercial explosion and development.

  • Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Leaves presidency, visits Africa
    In April he went to Africa. His son and a group of naturalists and hunters traveled to East Africa to explore and enjoy the wilderness. In Africa he hunted many animals. After a year he returned to the U.S. and engaged in public life again.

  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
    After Roosevelt became unhappy of Taft's presidency he decided to run for president again. When he didn't get the Republican nomination he created his own party. His campaign focused on reforms like big businesses, supporting women's rights movement, and improving social programs. He didn't end up winning. Even though he didn't win his campaign helped bring may Progressive ideas in the future.