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Theodore Roosevelt Timeline

By Lewis Viele
  • Theodore Roosevelt is born.

    Theodore Roosevelt is born.

    Theodore Roosevelt was born into a very wealthy family in New York on October 27, 1858.
  • Named President after Mckinley died.

    Named President after Mckinley died.

    President William Mckinley died in office forcing Theodore Roosevelt to step up to office in 1901.
  • Pelican Island

    Pelican Island

    He made Pelican Island the very first Federal Bird Reservation.
  • Elkins Act passed

    Elkins Act passed

    The Elkins Act is a law that amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and meant to set railroad rates and regulate the telecommunication industry.
  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President

    Roosevelt served his first full term as president from 1904-1909 which made him the first president to serve a full term.
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control

    Roosevelt made a bill that made the valley and grove Yosemite National Park.
  • Devils Tower

    Devils Tower

    First US National Monument that was established by Roosevelt.
  • Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

    Prohibited the sale of adulterated or misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce.
  • Leaves Presidency, visits Africa

    Leaves Presidency, visits Africa

    After presidency, Teddy spent months in Africa hunting big game.a
  • Unsuccessful run at Presidency.

    Unsuccessful run at Presidency.

    Theodore Roosevelt ran for presidency in 1912 but unfortunately did not succeed for the Bull-Moose Party and became Vice President.
  • Energy Crisis

    Energy Crisis

    The major industrial companies of the world ran into substantial petroleum shortages as well as elevated prices.