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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City to a wealthy family and went on to become the 26th President of the United States. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Though this was before Roosevelt’s presidency, Yosemite was placed under federal control, setting the stage for Roosevelt's later conservation efforts. -
Wins first full term as President
Roosevelt won the 1904 election in a landslide, securing his first full term as president after completing McKinley’s term. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States after the assassination of President William McKinley. -
Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike
The Anthracite Coal Strike led Roosevelt to intervene as a mediator, which resulted in a compromise between coal workers and mine operators, marking the first time a sitting president intervened in a labor dispute. -
Elkins Act passed
The Elkins Act was passed to regulate railroad companies by outlawing rebates and discriminatory practices that gave certain customers an unfair advantage. -
Pelican Island, Florida, named first national wildlife refuge
Roosevelt established Pelican Island in Florida as the first national wildlife refuge to protect native bird species from hunting and habitat destruction. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
Roosevelt signed the Pure Food and Drug Act into law, creating the FDA and regulating the sale of adulterated or misbranded food and drugs. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
Roosevelt designated Devil’s Tower as the first national monument under the Antiquities Act, preserving the sacred Native American landmark. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
After completing his two terms, Roosevelt left office and embarked on a safari in Africa with his son, Kermit, where he explored and collected specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Roosevelt ran for president again in 1912 as the candidate for the Progressive ("Bull-Moose") Party but lost to Woodrow Wilson.