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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Theodore Roosevelt Jr.October 27, 1858 New York City, U.S. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
On October 1, 1890, an act of Congress creates Yosemite National Park, home of such natural wonders as Half Dome and the giant sequoia trees. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
Teddy went from vice president to president following the assassination of McKinley -
Coal Strike
a strike by the United Mine Workers of America who striked for higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union -
Elkins Act passed
The Elkins Act is a 1903 United States federal law that amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 -
Wins first full term as President
The 1904 United States presidential election was the 30th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 8, 1904. Incumbent Republican President Theodore Roosevelt defeated the Democratic nominee, Alton B. Parker. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
To prevent food adulteration and unsanitary practices in meat production -
Devils Tower
The Antiquities Act of June 1906 allowed "objects of historic or scientific interest" to be set aside by the president. The first of which was that Devil's Tower -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Bull Moose Party Born. On the evening of June 22, 1912, former President Theodore Roosevelt asked his supporters to leave the floor of the Republican National Convention in Chicago. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
he went to collect specimens for the Smithsonian's new Natural History museum -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
was designated as a National Historic Landmark because of its status as the first federal area
