Teddy Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is born

Oct 27, 1858

This was the day Teddy Roosevelt was born at east 20th street in Manhattan.

Named President when McKinley is assassinated

Jun 14, 1901

Teddy Roosevelt was named president after former president McKinley was assassinated.

Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

Oct 3, 1902

The anthracite coal strike was started by mine workers who wanted higher wages and safer work environments.

Elkins Act passed

Feb 19, 1903

This act gave the courts more power to regulate the railroads and interstate commerce.

Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

Mar 14, 1903

Teddy Roosevelt created this wildlife refuge to protect endangered nesting birds.

Wins first full term as President

Sep 14, 1904

This is when Teddy Roosevelt had been in office for a full term( 4 years) after he was first elected in 1901.

Yosemite under Federal Control

Jun 7, 1906

This bill expanded the federal protection and preservation of yosemite.

Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

Sep 24, 1906

Theodore roosevelt named this monument the united states first nation monument during his presidency.

Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

Sep 30, 1906

This act restricted people from selling altered food and drugs in interstate commerce.

Leaves presidency, visits Africa

Jan 22, 1909

This event was an expedition led by Teddy Roosevelt after his presidency.

Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

Mar 4, 1909

William Taft was elected president and beat Teddy Roosevelt in the election.