Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project

By jonathan_brady
  • Teddy Roosevelt is Born

    Teddy Roosevelt is Born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born on October 27th, 1858 in New York, NY.
  • Teddy Roosevelt became president after William McKinley was assassinated on September 14th, 1901.

    Teddy Roosevelt became president after William McKinley was assassinated on September 14th, 1901.

    Teddy Roosevelt, vice president of the sitting president William McKinley, takes office after he is assassinated on September 14th, 1901.
  • Anthracite Coal Strike

    Anthracite Coal Strike

    Strike by the United Mine Workers of America that happened because of the coal miner's demand for higher wages, shorter work days, and proper recognition of their union. This strike happened on May 12th, 1902.
  • Pelican Island, Florida, named first wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida, named first wildlife refuge

    Teddy Roosevelt designated this island to protecting nesting birds, making it the nation's first wildlife refuge.
  • The Elkins Act was passed

    The Elkins Act was passed

    The Elkins Act passed by Teddy Roosevelt was significant as it prohibited railroad companies from giving rebates to large quantity shippers and curved how much railroad companies could charge shippers.
  • Roosevelt was elected to a full term

    Roosevelt was elected to a full term

    Roosevelt wins the 1904 election and is officially elected to serve a full term as president.
  • Yosemite was under federal control on June 11th, 1906

    Yosemite was under federal control on June 11th, 1906

    Teddy Roosevelt, after visiting with naturalist John Muir, decided to make the Yosemite valley apart of the Yosemite National Park, and the state of California receded Yosemite to the federal government.
  • The Pure Food and Drug Act was passed

    The Pure Food and Drug Act was passed

    The passing of the Pure Food and Drug Act prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and/or drugs, and required accurate labeling and inspection of food/drugs.
  • Devils tower named first national monument

    Devils tower named first national monument

    Devils Tower in Crook County, Wyoming, was named the first national monument by Teddy Roosevelt and is considered a sacred site for many Native Americans.
  • Roosevelt leaves presidency and travels to Africa

    Roosevelt leaves presidency and travels to Africa

    Teddy Roosevelt travels to Africa to collect specimens for museums. He would kill several animals while on this trip.
  • Roosevelt ran for president for the Bull Moose party

    Roosevelt ran for president for the Bull Moose party

    After being disappointed with Taft's presidency, Roosevelt runs again for presidency under the Bull Moose party which labels itself as a progressive political party.