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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Theodore Roosevelt is born on October, 27th, 1858 in Manhattan NY. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
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
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
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
Theodore Roosevelt established the first National wildlife refuge at Pelican Island, Florida. -
Wins first full term as president
Republican candidate Theodore Roosevelt defeated democratic candidate Alton B. Parker. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
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
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
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
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
Theodore Roosevelt runs as a progressive, known as the "bull-moose party".