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Roosevelt birth
Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in Manhattan -
Came back from the war
The Spanish Army surrendered on July 17th, and Roosevelt returned to the United States as a war hero. He was awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor 100 years later for his valor during the battle for San Juan Hill. -
Elected President
Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th US President (1901-1909) after the assassination of President William McKinley. -
Energy Crisis
Americas energy resources plummet due to a miner strike,
Teddy sends in officials to calm the situation and has it arrive at a swift and happy ending, boosting his popularity. -
The Elkins Act
The Elkins Act is a 1903 United States federal law that amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. The law was sponsored by President Theodore Roosevelt as a part of his "Square Deal" domestic program, and greatly boosted his popularity. -
Pelican Island
President Theodore Roosevelt created the first U.S. national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, when he set aside Pelican Island as a sanctuary and breeding ground for native birds. -
First full term
Roosevelt win his first full term. -
Yosemite Park under federal control
The Yosemite park was put under the control of federal government -
The Pure Food and Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was the first of a series of significant consumer protection laws enacted by the Federal Government in the 20th century and led to the creation of the Food and Drug Administration -
Devils Tower
Devils Tower was the first declared United States National Monument, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The Monument's boundary encloses an area of 1,347 acres (545 ha). -
Left precidecy and went to Africa
Immediately following Taft's inauguration in 1909, T.R. set out for Africa to hunt big game and collect specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. His decision was based on his desire to leave the political stage to his successor and on his natural need for action. -
Election 1912
during the election of 1912, Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the chest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and still delivered his 90-minute presidential campaign speech as planned. He lost the election.
