Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project

Theodore Roosevelt is born

Oct 27, 1858

Theodore Roosevelt is born on October, 27th, 1858 in Manhattan NY.

Named President when McKinley is assassinated

Sep 6, 1901

President William McKinley is assassinated in Buffalo, NY. Theodore Roosevelt was the vice president at the time, and therefore took over the presidency.

Energy Crisis

May 12, 1902

A strike from the coal miners. They wanted high wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union. They threatened to shut down the winter fuel supply to major American cities. Teddy Roosevelt promised them a solution.

Elkins Act Passed

Feb 19, 1903

The Elkins Act amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. It prohibited railroads from providing rebates to preferred customers. Teddy Roosevelt signed and passed it on February 19th, 1903.

Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

Mar 14, 1903

Theodore Roosevelt established the first National wildlife refuge at Pelican Island, Florida.

Wins first full term as president

Nov 8, 1904

Republican candidate Theodore Roosevelt defeated democratic candidate Alton B. Parker.

Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

Jun 30, 1906

The Pure Food and Drug Act prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs. Laid a foundation for the FDA.

Devil's Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

Sep 24, 1906

Devil's Tower in Wyoming is the first U.S. national monument. It is a sacred and vital site for many Native Americans, and they often go there to pray. Teddy Roosevelt proclaimed Devil's Tower was the first national monument of the U.S.

Leaves presidency, visits Africa

Mar 23, 1909

This was known as the Smithsonian-Roosevelt African Expedition. Andrew Carnegie funded the expedition and Roosevelt brought his son Kermit with him. He went as an expedition photographer and brought back thousands of specimens for the United States National Museum.

Yosemite under Federal Control

Jun 11, 1910

Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove were under state control but were turned over to federal control in 1906.

Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

Nov 5, 1912

Theodore Roosevelt runs as a progressive, known as the "bull-moose party".