The Major achievements of Theodore Roosevelt

Birth

Oct 27, 1858

Born in New York City to Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. and Mittie Bulloch. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Attended Harvard College

Sep 27, 1876

He started at Harvard at the age of a 18 and his main focus was natural science. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Death of Father

Feb 11, 1878

Theodore Roosevelt Sr. dies of bowel cancer at his home in New York City. Theodore Jr. reacts badly to his fathers death, and takes up drinking which caused violent mood swings. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Marriage to Alice Hathaway

Oct 27, 1880

TR met Alice while at Harvard and Fell in love. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Elected to state legislature

Nov 8, 1881

Elected to New York State Legislature largely due to his fathers legacy. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Death of Wife and Mother

Feb 14, 1884

Theodore's wife and Mother die in the same house within hours of eachother. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Started Boone and Crockett Club

Feb 27, 1888

One of the United States first organizations to promote the conservation of western lands. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Becomes Assistant Secretary of US NAvy

Apr 18, 1897

His is put in this poition to put his plans of Naval expansion into place. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Becomes Governor of New York

Nov 18, 1898

After he returns from war with Spain his Republican political boss makes his candidacy acceptable and he is elected. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Nomination to Vice President

Jun 18, 1900

Under strong pressure of Thomas PLatt (his political boss) TR is nominated as VP and his popularity propels Mckinley to victory. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Mckinley dies and Roosevelt becomes President

Sep 14, 1901

Mckinley dies of fatal gunshot wounds from crazed anarchrist, Roosevelt becomes president at the age of 42. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Election of 1904

Nov 8, 1904

Because of his great popularity he won his second election by great margins. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Feb 27, 1906

He won the Nobel Peace Prize because of his efforts in mediating the document that ended the war between Russia and Japan. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Death

Jan 6, 1919

dies of embolism in his sleep at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay. Shmoop Editorial Team. "Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Important Dates" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.