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Theodore Roosevelt is born
On October 27, 1858, Theodore Roosevelt is born in New York City. -
First national monument is named(Devils Tower)
Richard Dodge oversaw a scientific mission and learned that the local Indians referred to the structure as the "tower of the bad gods." It was given the name Devil's Tower after being modified. -
Teddy is named president after McKinley is assasinated.
Teddy Roosevelt succeeds President William McKinley after he is shot and killed by Leon Czolgosz. -
Energy crisis began
The coal famine started after the Pennsylvanian Anthracite coal fields were struck. As practically all machinery in the world ran on coal during this time, there was no method to fuel factories. This had an impact on both our production output and energy costs. -
The first wildlife refuge is named(Pelican Island)
Roosevelt signed an executive order in 1903 designating Pelican Island as a federal bird reservation after becoming alarmed by the widespread bird killing in Florida. Later, the protected area was the foundation of America's national network of wildlife refuges. -
Elkins Act is passed
The Elkins Act prevents railroad firms from providing rebates to corporations that ship a lot of products and from granting those companies the authority to cut shipping costs. -
Roosevelt wins first full term as President
The presidential election took place on Tuesday, November 8, 1904. The Democratic candidate Alton B. Parker was defeated by incumbent Republican President Theodore Roosevelt. -
Yosemite park under federal control
Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove remained under state administration until 1906 when Muir took Roosevelt to Yosemite in an attempt to persuade him to take the land under federal control and establish it as a national park. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, commonly referred to as Dr. Wiley's Law, was the first of several key consumer protection legislation passed by Congress that resulted in the establishment of the Food and Drug Administration. This was a huge change in governmental powers, and how those powers affected daily lives. -
Roosevelt runs for Bull-Moose Party President
Because Roosevelt boasted that he felt "powerful as a bull moose" after losing the Republican nomination in June 1912 at the Chicago convention, the Progressive Party earned the moniker "Bull Moose Party." Roosevelt, a Republican, held the office of president from 1901 to 1909, evolving toward progressivism in the years following his term. In the end, Roosevelt's duty was cut short when Taft overpowered him. -
Roosevelt leaves presidency and returns to Africa
Teddy Roosevelt makes the decision to resign from the presidency in order to visit Africa. His group proceeded via Sudan, Belgian Congo, and British East Africa. The purpose of their journey was to hunt large wildlife, particularly elephants. In the end, Roosevelt traps or kills about 11,397 animals.