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Attending College
Theodore went attended Harvard and met his first wife Alice Hathaway Lee. -
Tragedy Strikes
Theodore Sr. (Theodore's dad) dies of stomach cancer. -
Marriage
Theodore marries Alice Hathway Lee. This date is also Theodore's 22nd birthday. -
New York State Assembly
On this date Theodore was elected into the New York State Assembly in New York city. He was the youngest man ever elected into the Assembly, and he served three one year terms 1882,1883, and 1884. -
Panamal Canal
The Panama Canal was starting to be constructed by a French company. -
National Guard
Theodore joined the National Guard and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the B Company of New York's Regiment and was promoted to Captain that next year. -
Joy
Theodore and Alice bring home a new baby girl, Alice Lee. -
Tragedy stikes
His first wie Alice dies along with his mother. Theodore was devasted and traveled to the the dakota territory for two years as a rancher. He left his baby daughter, Alice Lee, with his older sister. -
A Second Chance
Theodore marries his second wife Edith Kermit Carow and together they had five kids Theodore Jr., Kermit, Ethel, Archibald, Quentin. Alice Lee his daughter from his former marriage also lived with them. -
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U.S. Civil Service Commissioner
Theodore becomes U.S. Service Commissioner. -
A New Start
Theodore resigns as the U.S. Civil Commission to be the Police Commissioner of New York City. -
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Theodore was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy by President McKinley -
The Rough Riders
Theodore resigns as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to be Lieutenant of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment also known as The Rough Riders. -
Norminated for Governor of NY
Nominated for Governor of New York by the Republican Party. -
Governor of New York
After returning from the Spanish-American War he was elected Governor of New York. -
Elected Governor
Elected Governor of New York
Served as Governor from December 31, 1898 to December 31, 1900. -
Elected Vice President
Elected Vice President on the McKinley - Roosevelt Ticket
Was VIce President from March 4th through September 14th 1901 -
A Short Presidency
President William McKinley is shot. -
Elected President
President McKinnley was shot, and later died a few days later.
Teddy Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United Sates.
He was the youngest man to ever become President at 42 years old. Served from September 14, 1901 to March 4, 1909. -
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Theodore's Presidency
Theodore takes over as president after president William Mckinley is shot and killed. Roosevelt served two terms in office. -
Panama Canal
Signed a treaty with Panama to build the Panama Canal which was completed in 1914. -
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Russian-Japanese War
This war was the first great war of the 20th century. Theodore sat down with the leaders of Russia and Japan and helped them figure out their issues. -
Reelected President
Reelected as President, Inauguarated for 2nd term on March 4, 1905. -
Eneded the Russo-Japanese War
Helped to end the the Russo-Japanese War where the Portsmouth Treaty was signed. -
National Monuments
Established the first 18 National Monuments including:
Devils Tower (1906)
Muir Woods (1908)
Grand Canyon (1908)
Mt. Olympus (1909) -
1st President to leave US while in Office
President & Mrs. Roosevelt travel to Panama to inspect the Panama Canal. This was the first time a President had traveled out of the US while in office. -
The Nobel Peace Prize
Theodore won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for helping end the Russia-Japanese War. He was the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize, he gave his acceptance speech on Decemember 10, 1906. -
National Conservation Commission
Appointed a National Conservation Commission to inventory the natural resources in America. -
Presidency Ends
Roosevelt's administration ends with inauguration of Willam Taft. -
RIP Roosevelt
Teddy Rooseveltdied in his sleep at age 60 of a blood clot.
