Progressive era- 1901-1912

By Lukewilson4244

  • Theodore Roosevelt presidency

    In September of 1901 after the assassination of president McKinley young Theodore Roosevelt took over as president of the United States

  • American sporting starts a long tradition

    American sporting starts a long tradition
    On January 1, 1902 the first ever Rose Bowl also titled "The Tournament East-West Football Game" was played featuring last years losing Rose Bowl team Stanford

  • Wright Takes Flight

    Wright Takes Flight
    On December 17 The wright brothers had there first flight in a heavier than aircraft

  • The Jungle

    The Jungle
    Upton Sinclair Releases the Jungle which exposes the dangers of the meat paccking industry

  • William Howard Taft becomes president, November 3, 1908

    William Howard Taft becomes president, November 3, 1908
    William Howard Taft becomes the second Progressive president

  • Roosevelt assassination attempt

    Roosevelt assassination attempt
    On october 14 1912 a wouldbe assassin had shot Theodore Roosevelt outside a hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin a speech he had [repared most likely had saved his life and instead of being rushed to the hospital he insisted on giving his speech FIRST