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Theodore Roosevelt Is Born
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27th, 1858 to his parents, Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. He was born in Manhattan, New York. -
Named President When McKinley Is Assassinated
After McKinley was assassinated on September 6th, 1901, Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States. -
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Energy Crisis
Miners in Pennsylvania went on strike for over 5 months, scaring Roosevelt into thinking that the mines would shut down. -
Elkins Act Passed
The Elkins Act gave power to the ICC to push fines on railroads and shippers. -
Pelican Island, FL is named the first wildlife refuge
3 acres of land and 2.4 acres of water were reserved and made into a wildlife refuge in Florida. -
Wins First Full Term As President
Roosevelt won his first full term as President of the United States -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
The passage of the pure food and drug act prohibited businesses from manufacturing and selling contaminated food, drinks, and medicines. -
Devil's Tower, WY Named First National Monument
Devil's Tower, a butte located in Wyoming, is named the first national monument in the United States. -
Leaves Presidency, Visits Africa
Roosevelt stepped down as president and set sail for Africa where he got his foreign motto, "walk softly but carry a big stick". -
Runs For President, Unsuccessfully For Bull-Moose Party
Roosevelt came back to the United States and shortly after arriving back, he ran for the unpopular Bull-Moose Party and did not win. -
Yosemite Under Federal Control
Yosemite National Park is put under federal care, established on October 1st, 1980.
