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Roosevelt Is Born!
Ironically, a strong statesman was born a frail, ill child. Roosevelt started life with severe asthma which he later overcome with a rather over the top lifestyle; over the top being an understatement. His wide range of interests, colorful personality, and true cowboy persona made his flaws pale in comparison to his remarkable talents. -
Rougher 'N Tougher: How Roosevelt Became A Hero
Times are tough, the battle is bloody, and the enemy is set up strong. Well, times were tough until the point where Roosevelt led the Rough Riders in a charge and gave America the greatest victory of the war. If it's worth a Medal of Honor, which he didn't receive until after his death, than the leader's nearly suicidal tactic must have been truly extraordinary. Funny how the teddy was the toughest of them all. Huh? -
McKinley Assassinated! Roosevelt Ricochets Into Action!
Leon Czolgosz murders McKinley at Temple of Music with a bullet to the abdomen, sounding the call of duty which would bring a certain vice president into the spotlight. Czolgosz is sentenced to the electric chair later on and Roosevelt proceeds to succeed after the third presidential assassination in history. -
Up In Smoke!
The United Mine Workers of America residing in Pennsylvania struck out in attempt to get higher pay, shortened workdays, and recognition for their union. With the threat of coal being off to major cities, a near catastrophe presents itself. With concern for the public, Roosevelt assigns a committee to break the strike and work out the problem. They do just that. Workers are treated to a ten percent wage increase and a reduced workdays from ten to nine hours. -
Elkins Act Passed!
Part of Roosevelt's "Square Deal" was an act to impose heavy taxes on railroads that offered rebates and those that accepted them. If that wasn't enough the railroads were punished for discriminatory actions. One could say Roosevelt endorsed something that made the playing field fair and square. -
The Pelican Island
Just off the western coast of Orchid Island is a three acre island that includes an additional two and a half acres of water. The establishment to conserve the island was an executive order from Roosevelt himself. This conservation would start a line of national parks that still stand to this day. -
A Full Day's Vote
Parker versus Roosevelt! Parker labels his opponent "arbitrary" and "erratic" only to lose thirty-two states to the incumbent Roosevelt. Parker lost in a humiliating land slide to the well received Roosevelt and allowed him to continue his amazing reign over the country. -
You Better Stay Back!
In his wave of conservation, Roosevelt staked a claim in Yosemite. Despite the lack of cowboys and Indians, Roosevelt took the park under federal control where it is still added onto and preserved to this day. -
Welcome To The Jungle! We've Got Pure Food And Drugs!
Even a teddy has to eat. Especially if that bear is Teddy Roosevelt. This piece of legislation was passed on the exact same day as the Federal Meat Inspection Act and went hand in hand with it. Basically, the act existed to prevent the mislabeling of foods and drugs. Pretty simple. -
Devil's Tower: The First National Monument
A place of not only Native American history, but of modern American history likely for its climbing popularity and the like. Also, it looks awesome. -
Big Game Hunting?
We're going on a safari! Well, no, we're not. Roosevelt did, though! He went hunting- for specimens for the Smithsonian. In the end, the former president and is team collected over ten thousand animal specimens which took eight years to catalog. For science? -
The Horns Of Progress
The biggest success of a third party comes from the success of someone working as a subsection of a much larger party. The Bull-Moose Party was basically made to get Roosevelt back in office but moreover felt like it was made to keep William Taft out of the presidency. It worked, with the Democrat nominee winning by a horrific margin. At least Taft could't keep wrecking the glory of Roosevelt.
