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This strike threatened a coal famine, but Roosevelt stepped up saying this "Individual sacrifices for general good". -
The Elkins Act is a federal law amending The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, this act authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to fine railroad companies for offering rebates. -
Pelican Island, Florida becomes the first National Wildlife Refuge by executive order from President Roosevelt for protection of nesting birds. -
Theodore Roosevelt takes the win in the election of 1904 against democrat Alton B. Parker. This election made him the first president to become president because of a lack of one and through his own election. -
The Yosemite Valley Park was originally state owned up until 1906 when it was then given to the federal government by the state of California. -
Devils Tower was named the first national monument through The Antiquities Act of 1906 by Theodore Roosevelt. -
The Pure Food and Drug Act enforced the use of labels on food describing what's in the product, this also mandates that the food must be clean and edible. -
Theodore Roosevelt decided to go on an expedition that would last a year long, from 1909-1910. Thousands of natural specimens are acquired and after he decides to write a book about his journey "African Game Trails. -
194 days into Roosevelt's term serving as vice president President Mckinley is assassinated by Leon Czolgosz, this leads to the vice president filling the presidents empty seat. -
Through the bull moose party Theodore Roosevelt attempts to become president again during the election of 1912, this attempt is unsuccessful leading to Woodrow Wilson becoming the next President.