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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Roosevelt was born on October 27th, 1858 in New York City. He was born to a wealthy family. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
An act of Congress established the Yosemite National Park, it is home to national wonders and sequoia trees. -
President William McKinley is assassinated
McKinley was fatally shot on September 6th, 1901 in Buffalo, New York. Roosevelt was the Vice President at the time so when McKinley was assassinated, Roosevelt became the 26th president of the United States. -
Energy Crisis
Strike by the United Mine Workers of America. Miners struck for higher wages, shorter workdays, and recognition of their union. Threatened to shut down the winter fuel supply to American cities. -
Elkins Act Passed
The Elkins Act was made to prohibit railroads from providing rebates to preferred customers. Congress passed the bill and was signed into law by Roosevelt on February 19th, 1903. -
Pelican Island, national wildlife refuge
Pelican Island was established in Florida on March 14th, 1903. It was established by Roosevelt to protect birds from being extinct by plume hunting. -
Wins first full term as President
The 1904 presidential election, took place on November 8th. The Republican Party unanimously nominated Theodore Roosevelt. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
Created to prevent the sale of mislabeled or poisonous foods, drugs, and medicines. -
Devil's Tower named first national monument
Devil's Tower was established as the first United States National Monument by Roosevelt on September 24th, 1906. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
When William Taft won the election and was named the 27th President of the United States, Roosevelt went on a safari in Africa. -
Unsuccessful for the Bull-Moose Party
Roosevelt creates the Bull-Moose (Progressive) Party for the presidential election of 1912, but Democrat Woodrow Wilson defeated Roosevelt and the Republican candidate William Taft.
