Teddy R

By Paynem

  • Theodore Roosevelt

    Theodore Roosevelt
    Was birthed in New York

  • McKinley Assassination

    McKinley Assassination
    Bullet ends up in McKinley's abdomen and died days later and Teddy R takes his place as president.

  • Energy Crisis

    Energy Crisis
    Helped the American Labor Movement and struck reform into the life of the workers as workers wanted higher wages, shorter work days and recognition.

  • Elkins Act Passed

    Elkins Act Passed
    Gave federal courts the power to end rate discrimination and forbids railroad companies from giving rebates to businesses that ship large quantities of goods and to give power to to businesses to artificially lower prices.

  • Pelican Island

    Pelican Island
    Theodore Roosevelt designated the island as the first national wildlife refuge as protection for nesting birds.

  • First Full Term Presidency

    First Full Term Presidency
    The 30th quadrennial presidential election held on November 4th. Republican Theodore Roosevelt wins against Democrat Alton B. Parker.

  • Devil's Tower

    Devil's Tower
    Made Devil's Tower the first monument under the Antiquities Act.

  • Food and Drug Act

    Food and Drug Act
    Prohibited the sale of misbranded/adulterated food and drug commerce. Helped consumers safety. (FDA)

  • Yosemite

    Yosemite
    Yosemite Valley goes under federal jurisdiction with the rest of the park.

  • Africa

    Africa
    Teddy leaves New York as so his presidency and heads to Africa with his son so they could take specimens and observe the Smithsonian's History Museum.

  • Bull Moose Party

    Bull Moose Party
    Theodore Roosevelt names the Progressive Party the "Bull Moose Party" after losing Progressive Republicans nomination at the Chicago convention.