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Theodore Roosevelt is born
He was born in Manhattan, on October 27,1858. -
Returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero
Roosevelt served gallantly during this brief conflict, which lasted from May to July, 1898. An eager Roosevelt resigned his post of secretary. -
Elkins Act passed
The Elkins Act is a 1903 United States federal law that amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. This act help regulate fines on railroads. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
In 1903, Roosevelt visited Muir in Yosemite. Roosevelt went on a three day travel through the woods. -
Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge
Pelican Island is located in Florida, and is the USA's first wildlife refuge. -
Wins first full term as President
The United States presidential election of 1904 was the 30th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 8, 1904. This is when he wins first full term as president. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
List the contents of cans and of packages on labels. -
Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
It rises dramatically 1,267 feet above the surrounding terrain and the summit is 5,114 feet above sea level. This was the first declared United States National Monument, established on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
After leaving office he went on a safari in Africa. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Theodore Roosevelt,is nominated for the presidency by the Progressive Party. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
McKinley, was shot and fatally wounded on September 6, 1901, in New York. Roosevelt was annouced president shortly after. -
Energy crisis
An energy crisis is any significant rise in price, in the supply of energy resources to an economy.
