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Theodore Roosevelt is born
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Anthracite Coal Strike
This strike threatened a coal famine, but Roosevelt stepped up saying this "Individual sacrifices for general good". -
Elkins Act is Passed.
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
Pelican Island, Florida becomes the first National Wildlife Refuge by executive order from President Roosevelt for protection of nesting birds. -
Roosevelt becomes President
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. -
Yosemite becomes a National Park
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. -
Devil's Tower, wyoming becomes first national monument.
Devils Tower was named the first national monument through The Antiquities Act of 1906 by Theodore Roosevelt. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
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. -
Roosevelt visits Africa
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. -
President Mckinley is assassinated, Theodore Roosevelt is appointed immediately
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. -
Roosevelt runs for a second term
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.