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Roosevelt is born
On October 27th, 1858, Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York. He later becomes the President of the United States. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
This act requires correct labeling and better manufacturing of food and medicine. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
After President McKinley was shot dead at the Pan-American Exposition, vice president Theodore Roosevelt stepped up to take his place. -
Energy crisis
In the anthracite coalfields, miners went on strike for better treatment such as higher wages and shorter workdays. -
Elkins Act passed
This act was passed to end rate discrimination. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
In 1903, President Roosevelt designates Pelican Island as a wildlife refuge, the first of its kind in the U.S -
Wins first full term as President
In 1904, due to his primary progressive beliefs, Roosevelt was elected as president through the election. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Yosemite Park goes under federal jurisdiction in 1906. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
Due to a nickname that was given to the place by Indians, this was given the name Devils Tower. It was the first national monument. -
Roosevelts Africa Expedition
Roosevelt takes an expedition to Africa to collect for the National Museum of Natural History. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Roosevelt runs for another term, this time under the Bull-Moose party, and comes second to Wilson.