Teddy Roosevelt Timeline

TR the Rough Rider at San Juan Hill

Jun 1, 1898

The event of attack on San Juan Heights.

Roosevelts Presidency

Sep 14, 1901

Teddy became president off of his campaigning where he acceded the election of 1901.

National Reclamation Act

Jun 17, 1902

This act required that water users repay construction costs if they benefitted from it.

Elkins Act

Feb 19, 1903

Passed by Roosevelt and prohibited railroad companies from giving rebates to businesses that ship large quantities of products.

Coal Strike

May 12, 1903

The coal strike occurred in the US with the mineworkers, they struck for higher-paying wages, shorter workdays, and recognition.

Roosevelt and the Northern Securities Case

1904

Roosevelt prosecuted the NSC for violating of the Sherman Act and the company had to be dissolved.

Roosevelt wins first term as President

Nov 8, 1904

Roosevelt defeated Democratic nominee, Alton B. Parker in his first won election and became president.

Meat Inspection Act

Jun 30, 1905

A U.S. legislation act signed by Roosevelt which prohibited the sale of adulterated or misbranded livestock.

Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

1906

Passes and prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food or drugs in interstate commerce. Also led to the beginning of the FDA.

Yosemite under Federal Control

Sep 1, 1906

1500 square miles of land are set aside to create Yosemite National Park.

Roosevelt leaves presidency for Africa

Mar 23, 1909

The Smithsonian-Roosevelt African Expedition was led by Roosevelt himself where he collected 11,400 animal specimens.

TR Runs for presidency in Bull-Moose Party

Jun 22, 1912

Roosevelt created his own separate party called the Bull-Moose Party and he ends up running in the campaign again under this party.