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Teddy Roosevelt is born
Born in New York City. -
Yosemite Under Federal Control
The Yosemite park is the first government owned land available to the public. Creates foundations for national parks. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
After President McKinley is assassinated, Teddy Roosevelt moved up to being named president of the United States. -
Elkins Act Passed
This Act allowed the Interstate Commerce Commission to impose to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates. -
Pelican Island
In 1903, Theodore Roosevelt signed into act three acres of land set aside for a wildlife sanctuary. -
Teddy wins first presidential term
Wins his first presidential term and defeats the democratic party. -
Passage of Pure Drug and Food Act
Roosevelt passed this act to prohibit the sale of misbranded or adultered food and drug in the interstate commerce. -
Devils Tower
Devil's Tower was the first ever National Monument Built in Crook County, Wyoming. -
Leaves Presidency, Visits Africa
Teddy Roosevelt left his presidency in 1909, to go and spend several months in Africa. During his time in Africa, he recorded a documentary. -
Runs for President, Unsuccessful for Bull-Moose Party
Roosevelt was shot before a speech in Milwaukee. When he recovers in November, he is defeated for presidency by Woodrow Wilson.
