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Theodore Roosevelt is Born
Roosevelt was born on October 27th, 1858 in Manhattan. -
McKinley Assassinated, Roosevelt Named President
President McKinley is assassinated while giving a speech which allows Roosevelt to be named president. -
Anthracite Coal Strike
Miners went on strike for higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union. -
Elkins Act
The Elkins Act prohibits railroad companies from giving rebates to businesses that ship large quantities of goods and giving power to those businesses to artificially lower shipping prices -
Pelican Island
In 1903, Teddy Roosevelt created an executive order to designate Pelican Island as the nation's first wildlife refuge. -
Wins First Full as President
In 1904, Roosevelt won the election and began his first full term as president. -
Yosemite Under Federal Control
The Yosemite Valley was re-ceded to the United States government by the state of California. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
This act prohibited the sale of misbranded and adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce. -
Devil's Tower, Wyoming
On September 24th, 1906 Teddy Roosevelt named Devil's Tower the first U.S. National Monument. -
Visits Africa
Teddy Roosevelt visited Africa to collect natural specimens for the new Smithsonian Museum. -
Runs for Presidency
In 1912, the Bull Moose Party was formed, and Theodore Roosevelt was elected as their candidate. He was defeated by Taft during the election.