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Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858. -
Yosemite National Park was placed under federal control in 1906. This transfer helped ensure the protection and management of the park’s natural resources by the U.S. government, strengthening conservation efforts. -
Following the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt assumed the presidency in 1901. Roosevelt became the youngest president of the United States in history at the age of 42. -
Due to limited coal supplies, the Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902 caused a significant energy crisis in the United States. In order to seek better wages and working conditions, coal miners went on strike. President Theodore Roosevelt stepped in and assisted in settling an agreement between mine owners and employees. A change toward more government participation in labor matters was signaled by the first time a president served as an impartial mediator in a labor dispute. -
Passed in 1903, the Elkins Act tried to prevent railroads from unfairly rewarding preferred companies with refunds. By enabling the Interstate Commerce Commission to impose fines on rule-breaking businesses, it fortified the agency. President Theodore Roosevelt enacted the statute as part of his initiatives to control large corporations and encourage fair competition. -
Pelican Island in Florida became the first National Wildlife Refuge in the U.S. in 1903, established by President Theodore Roosevelt to protect endangered birds like brown pelicans. This marked the start of the National Wildlife Refuge System dedicated to conserving wildlife and habitats nationwide. -
Theodore Roosevelt won his first full term as President in the 1904 election. He had originally become president in 1901 after the assassination of William McKinley and then won the election to secure his own full term. -
In order to safeguard customers, the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 outlawed the sale of tainted or mislabeled foods and medications. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was established with the purpose of regulating and enforcing safer products. -
On September 24, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt declared Devils Tower in Wyoming as the first national monument in the United States. To preserve its unique geological and cultural significance, this was carried out in accordance with the Antiquities Act of 1906. Rising 867 feet above its base, the spectacular granite feature is considered sacred by Native American tribes. -
Theodore Roosevelt spent a year on safari in Africa for the Smithsonian Institution when he stepped down as president in 1909. His reputation as a naturalist and explorer was enhanced by the journey, which also gathered hundreds of animal specimens. -
In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt ran for president again as the candidate of the Bull Moose Party (Progressive Party) after he split from the Republican Party. Even though he campaigned strongly, he was defeated by Democrat Woodrow Wilson, while the Republican incumbent William Taft also contributed to a divided vote.