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Birth
Theodore Roosevelt is born in New York City to Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. -
War Hero
Returns from the Spanish American War a hero after leading the Rough Riders to victory. -
Presidency
Roosevelt is named president after William McKinley is assasinated. -
Teddy
Roosevelt spares a bear cub while out on a hunting trip, and the nickname "Teddy" and the Teddy Bear come as a result. -
Energy Crisis
The Coal Strike of 1902 left the country with a dwindling supply of fuel, and Roosevelt decided to intervene, inviting both sides to settle the dispute. -
Pelican Island
Pelican Island in Florida becomes the first nation wildlife refuge after being brought to Roosevelt's attention by concerned naturalists Frank Chapman and William Dutcher. -
Elkins Act
The Elkins Act is passed, giving the ICC more power to fight the railroad industry. Companies could now be fined for the use of rebates, which had been a way to work the system prior. -
Victorious Campaign
Roosevelt runs for a full term and recieves 336 electoral votes, winning the presidency and being the first to do so after ascending from VP to President beforhand. -
Conservation
Yosemite comes under federal control, and Devil's Tower in Wyoming becomes the first national monument. -
Progress in Industry
The Pure Food and Drug Act is passed, requiring truth in labels for products. -
Africa
After serving his term, Roosevelt goes to Africa and claims many trophies during his safari. -
Fear the Bull Moose
Frustrated by Taft's poor leadership and betrayal of the Progressives, Roosevelt decides to run again as a Progressive, backed by the Bull Moose Party. However, he is unsuccessful, only gaining 88 electoral votes.
