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Teddy Roosevelt's Birth
Teddy Roosevelt was born on October 27th, 1858. -
When Teddy Roosevelt become President
Roosevelt become president in 1901 after the assassination of President McKinley. -
Energy Crisis/Coal Strike of 1902
It was a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the coalfields of Pennsylvania. The Miners went on strike for higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union. -
Elkins Act
The Elkins Act is a 1903 United States Federal Law that amended the Interstate commerce act of 1887. The act authorized the ICC to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates. -
Pelican Island
In 1903, Pelican Island off the coast of Florida was named the State's first national wildlife refugee. -
Wins first full term as President
In the election of 1904, Teddy Roosevelt wins his first full term as president. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
Prevented the manufacture, sale, or transportation of adulterated or misbranded food/drink and medicine, for the public's safety. -
Yosemite Park becomes a National Park
In 1906, President Roosevelt oversees the Federal Control of the Yosemite Park, turning it into a National Park. -
Devil's Tower
An igneous rock structure in Wyoming, made a national monument by Teddy Roosevelt. -
African Safari and Scientific Expedition
President Roosevelt took a year to travel to Africa and study and hunt game in the Savannah. He killed over 500 animals, but also gained much inspiration and insight regarding his own conservation efforts in the United States at the time. -
Roosevelt unsuccessfully runs for Presidency as Bull-Moose candidate
In 1912, Roosevelt ran for president on a progressive party platform, called the Bull-Moose party. He was unsuccessful, however, and William Taft wins.
