Teddy Roosevelt Timeline

Theodore Roosevelt is born

Oct 27, 1858

A legend Is born

Roosevelt Named President

Sep 14, 1901

Theodore Roosevelt Unexpectedly becomes the president after the assassination of President William Mckinley

Energy Crisis

Oct 3, 1902

A strike by coal miners for higher wages and safer working conditions.

Elkin Act passed

1903

This act amended the interstate commerce act and impose fines on railroads

Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

Mar 14, 1903

This was the first national wildlife refuge. this island is apart of the everglades.

Wins first full term as President

Nov 8, 1904

In the 1904 election Theodore roosevelt was elected the 30th`president in his first full term after becoming president after mckinley assassination

Yosemite under Federal Control

1905

In 1906 president Theodore roosevelt put yosemite national park under federal control. this natural irresistible beauty had to be watched and protected.

Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

Jun 30, 1906

This act passed by theodore roosevelt prohibits Interstate commerce in misbranded and altered food,drinks,drugs

Devils Tower, Wyoming, Named first National monument

Sep 24, 1906

Devils Tower becomes the first national monument under president theodore roosevelt.

Theodore Roosevelt Leaves Presidency and visits africa

Mar 23, 1909

Roosevelt Led an african expedition through africa after he leaves presidency. this was outfitted by the smithsonian institute

Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

1912

President Woodrow wilson defeats his runners taft and roosevelt in the 1912 election