Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project

Theodore Roosevelt was born

Oct 27, 1858

Roosevelt was born in New York City to a rich family. He would go onto become the 26th president of United States.

Theodore was named President when McKinley is assassinated

Sep 14, 1901

After President McKinley was assassinated, Theodore Roosevelt, vice president took the presidency.

Energy crisis-Anthracite strike

Oct 23, 1902

Roosevelt intervened in the ad recycle strike, which created an energy crisis. His meditation led to a settlement.

Elkins at passed

Feb 19, 1903

The Elkins act was passed to affect heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates and on the ship for that accepted it.

Pelican Island

Mar 14, 1903

Roosevelt named pelican Island as the first bird reservation. This part at the beginning of the national wildlife refugee system.

Roosevelt wins first full term as president

Nov 8, 1904

Roosevelt won his first term as president after finishing McKinley‘s term

Passage of pure food and drug act

Jun 30, 1906

This act was signed into law by Theodore Roosevelt to regulate the labeling and safety of food and drugs being distributed in the US

Yosemite under

Sep 11, 1906

Roosevelt signed a bill placing Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove under Federal protection as a part of Yosemite national Park

Devils Tower, Wyoming named first national monument

Sep 24, 1906

Roosevelt used the antiquities act to designate devils tower as a first national monument in the US

Leaves presidency visits Africa

Mar 23, 1909

After leaving the presidency, Theodore Roosevelt journey on the safari in Africa, where he collected specimens for the Smithsonian Institution

Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for moose party

Nov 5, 1912

Roosevelt ran for president again as a candidate for the progressive party, also known as, the moose party, but he was unsuccess