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Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City into a wealthy family. He would later become the 26th President of the United States and a key figure in progressive reform and conservation. -
After President William McKinley was assassinated, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as the youngest U.S. President at age 42 -
A major coal strike threatened to cause a national energy crisis. Roosevelt intervened, siding with neither party but forcing a negotiation, a first for a president -
This act strengthened the Interstate Commerce Commission by targeting unfair railroad rebates, a major reform in Roosevelt’s anti-trust agenda. -
Roosevelt designated Pelican Island, Florida, as the first federal bird reservation, starting the National Wildlife Refuge System -
Roosevelt won the 1904 election in a landslide, becoming the first president elected after rising to office due to an assassination. -
Roosevelt signed legislation that transferred control of Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove from California to the federal government, strengthening national park protections. -
This act was passed to prevent the sale of harmful or mislabeled food and drugs, inspired by Upton Sinclair’s "The Jungle" and part of Roosevelt’s progressive reforms. -
Roosevelt proclaimed Devil’s Tower in Wyoming as the first U.S. National Monument under the Antiquities Act, pioneering preservation of natural landmarks. -
After his presidency, Roosevelt embarked on a famous safari to Africa for scientific research and hunting, sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution. -
Frustrated with Taft, Roosevelt ran for president under the Progressive “Bull Moose” Party. He lost, splitting the Republican vote and helping Wilson win.