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Theodore Roosevelt is born
Born in New York City to Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and
Martha Bulloch Roosevelt -
Yosemite under Federal Control
An act of Congress creates Yosemite National Park, home of such natural wonders as Half Dome and the giant sequoia trees. Environmental trailblazer John Muir (1838-1914) and his colleagues campaigned for the congressional action, -
Returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero
During the Battle of San Juan Hill Col. Roosevelt led the Rough Riders charge up Kettle Hill. -
Named President when McKinley is assassinated
President William McKinley is shaking hands at the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, New York, when a 28-year-old anarchist named Leon Czolgosz approaches him and fires two shots into his chest. The president rose slightly on his toes before collapsing forward, saying “be careful how you tell my wife.” -
Elkins Act passed
Introduced by Senator Elkins (WV) the Elkins Act ammended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. It stopped the practice Of railroad companies providing a monitary rebate to companies which shipped large amounts of goods by rail. The companies were playing the rail companies against each other and the railroads paid large sums to keep their business. -
Pelican Island, FL named first national wildlife refuge
Located near Sebastian, FL, Pelican Island was named the first federal bird reservation. This was the beginning of the National Wildlife Refuge System. The first warden of Pelican Island was Paul Kroegel (in pic with pelican). -
Wins first full term as President
Won 56% of the popular vote against Alton Parker (38%) and 336 to 140 in the Electoral College. His running mate was Charles Fairbanks. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
Prohibited foods and drugs to be misbranded or adulterated. These foods/drugs could not be made, sold or shipped. This was the beginning of what is now the FDA. -
Devil’s Tower
The first national monument (in WY) based on nature instead of culture. -
Leaves presidency, visits Africa
Funded by the Smithsonian Institute and Andrew Carnegie, this expedition was to collect animals and artifacts for display in the Smithsonian in DC and the Museum of Natural History in NY. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
After losing the Republican Presidential nomination to Taft, Roosevelt formed the Progressive Party and ran for President with their nomination.
