Theodore Roosevelt

Yosemite under Federal Control

Oct 1, 1890

The state-controlled Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove came under federal jurisdiction with the rest of the park.

Theodore Roosevelt the Rough Rider at San Juan Hill

Jul 1, 1898

Theodore Roosevelt charging on horseback, leading his Rough Rider volunteers up Cuba's San Juan Hill through the smoke and chaos of battle to claim a decisive victory.

Theodore Roosevelt 1st time named President

Sep 6, 1901

Theodore Roosevelt is the youngest President we have ever had. He was given the position after McKinley was assassinated.

Coal strike

May 12, 1902

President Theodore Roosevelt called a meeting between the workers and the owners at the White house because winter was coming and America needed coal.

National Reclamation Act

Jun 17, 1902

The Act required that water users repay construction costs from which they received benefits. This Act also made federal lands which made it illegal to deforest.

Elkins Act passed

Feb 19, 1903

intended to prohibit railroads from providing rebates to preferred customers. Long product shippers would also pay a standard rate.

Theodore Roosevelt and the Northern Securities Case

Mar 14, 1904

The first example of Roosevelt's use of anti-trust legislation to dismantle a monopoly

Wins first full term as President

Nov 8, 1904

Republican President Theodore Roosevelt defeated the Democratic nominee, Alton B. Parker.

Meat inspection Act

Jun 30, 1906

made it illegal to adulterate or misbrand meat and meat products being sold as food, and ensured that meat and meat products were slaughtered and processed under strictly regulated sanitary conditions.

Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

Jun 30, 1906

Theodore Roosevelt passed the Pure Food And Drug Act which prohibits interstate commerce in misbranded and adulterated foods, drinks, and drugs.

Theodore Roosevelt goes to Africa

Mar 23, 1909

Theodore Roosevelt went to Africa to collect specimens for the Smithsonian's new Natural History museum.

Theodore Roosevelt Runs for presidency in Bull-Moose Party

1912

Theodore Roosevelt Runs for the presidency in Bull-Moose Party which splits the votes in the Republican Party so the Democrats win the election.