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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Roosevelt´s younger political career began with him becoming governor of New York before becoming the youngest president to hold office. -
Named President when Mckinley was assassinated
When McKinley was assassinated, Roosevelt became the youngest president ever in office and was able to engage new progressive and anti trust policies. -
Elkins Act passed
The Elkins act allowed for more fair treatment of providers and created more competition within industries by imposing fines on railroad shipping rebates. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
Pelican Island was named the first national wildlife refuge in 1903. This paved the way for many conservation efforts and wildlife refuges like that of the Florida everglades. -
Wins first full term as President
Roosevelt progressive movement during the Great depression might have led to his nomination in the 1904 election. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
In 1906 this natural land formation was named the first national monument. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
The pure food and drug act was put in place as one of the progressive reforms by Roosevelt progressive party. Until 1906 there were no regulations on food labeling or quality. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
Roosevelt left Taft in charge while he went to hunt in Africa for several months. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull- Moose Party
Roosevelt was unsuccessful in his campaign with the bull moose party in part because of the split vote of the democrats.
