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Theodore Roosevelt is born
He was born in New York into a wealthy family. He was home schooled and graduated from Harvard University. He served in the New York state legislature from 1881 to 1884. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
On this day in 1890, an act of Congress creates Yosemite National Park, home of such natural wonders as Half Dome and the giant sequoia trees.In 1889, John Muir discovered that the vast meadows surrounding Yosemite Valley, which lacked government protection, were being overrun and destroyed by domestic sheep grazing. -
Returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero
The Rough Riders participated in two important battles in cuba. The Rough Riders lost seven men with thirty-four wounded. Roosevelt narrowly avoided bullets buzzing by him into the trees, showering splinters around his face. He led troops in a flanking position and the Spanish fled. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
In September of nineteen hundred and one, President William McKinley was assassinated. His vice president, Theodore Roosevelt, was sworn in to replace him. Roosevelt was 42 years old. The youngest to hold office. -
Energy crisis
In May, 1902 there was a coal strike in Scranton, Pennsylvania. About 150,000 miners went on strike. This was a major issue for the country considering how important coal was considering how important coal was at the time. Roosevelt set up a meeting with the operators and was able to put the five month strike to and end. -
Elkins Act passed
The Elkins Act was named for Senator Stephen B Elkins from West Virginia. This gave federal courts the power to end rate discrimination. The act banned and made the railroad company itself responsible for punishment and the entry receiving the refund. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
The island got its fame from the wildlife photographs and naturalists who visited the area. People were bothered by the killing of all the pelicans, herons, egrets, and other birds by the plume hunters. President Roosevelt signed an Executive order to permanently put aside the 3 acre land as a wildlife sanctuary. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
For thousands of years, ancient people lived around the tower. Today's descendants still maintain a spiritual and physical connection with this place. The tower and the area around it received protection from the command of Wyoming's first citizens and political reps. It was used as a summer hangout for locals. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
After leaving presidency in 1909, Roosevelt left for a 11 month, 2,500 mile safari through British East Africa and Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. The safari commissioned as a scientific expedition by the Smithsonian Institution. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Theodore Roosevelt, the former U.S. president, is nominated for the presidency by the Progressive Party, a group of Republicans dissatisfied with the renomination of President William Howard Taft.The new party was known for taking advanced positions on progressive reforms, and attracting some leading reformers. However it ran a full ticket and Republican politicians and political activists across the country generally refused to join. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
The act was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt on the same day as the Federal Meat Inspection Act. Enforcement of the Pure Food and Drug Act was assigned to the Bureau of Chemistry in the U.S. Department of Agriculture which was renamed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1930. The Meat Inspection Act was assigned to what is now known as the Food Safety and Inspection Service that remains in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. -
Wins first full term as President
The United States presidential election of 1904 was held on November 8, 1904. The Republican Party unanimously nominated incumbent President Theodore Roosevelt for president at their 1904 national convention. Roosevelt had succeeded to the Presidency upon William McKinley's assassination.
