Teddy Rosevelt timeline

  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born
    Teddy Roosevelt was born in Manhatten.
  • Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Named President when McKinley is assassinated
    McKinley died, bringing his Vice President Theodore Roosevelt to presidency.
  • Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike
    Strike by Unitided Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania.
  • Elkins Act Passed

    Elkins Act Passed
    Gave federal courts the power to end rate discrimination.
  • Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
    Theodore worked hard to preserve wildlife and protect it.
  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President
    Wins first full term against Albert B. Parker.
  • Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
    Prohibits the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs.
  • Yosemite under Federal control

    Yosemite under Federal control
  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
    Mondell was a member and later became chairman for the House Committee on Public Lands.
  • leaves presidency, visits Africa.

    leaves presidency, visits Africa.
    Went on trip to Africa to collect around 11,400 animal specimens. Wrote a book about his trip.
  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party