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Theodore Roosevelt is Born
Theodore Roosevelt was born in October 27, 1858 into a wealthy family in New York. As a young boy he was frail and weak. He followed a gymnastics and weightlifting program in order to help build up his strength, -
Yosemite Under Federal Control
In 1890 an act of Congress creates Yosemite National Park. Its is full of natural wonders like giant sequoia trees. It was signed into law by Benjamin Harrison. -
Returns From The Spanish-American War a Hero
In 1895 Cuba was in a revolutionary war with Spain. The United States, seeing this, helped Cuba in the war which caused Spain to declare war on the U.S. No one favored Cuban independence like Roosevelt so he fought in the war and eventually won. -
Named President After McKinley Was Assassinated
President William McKinley was assassinated in 1901 by Leon Czelgosz. McKinley was shot 2 times. After his death Vice President Theodore Roosevelt would become the next president of the United States -
Energy Crisis
In 1902, there was an energy crisis due to a coal strike. Roosevelt allowed them to meet their needs. This created a turning point in U.S. policy from strikebreaker to peacemaker -
Elkins Act
Elkins Act was passed in 1903. Its purpose was to amend the Interstate Commerce Act. It was used to allow the Interstate Commerce Commission to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates. -
Pelican Island, Florida
Pelican Island was established by an executive order from Theodore Roosevelt. It was the first national wildlife refuge in the United States. It was helped to prevent some birds from extinction. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug Act was developed to prevent the manufacture, sale, or transportation of poisoned foods or drugs. With this act food had to be inspected in order to be sold. this was done by the Bureau of Chemistry and Department of agriculture. -
Devil's Tower, Wymoing
Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River. It is a sacred place for Native Americans. In 1906 Theodore Roosevelt made this America's first national monument, -
Wins First Full Term as President
Theodore was reelected president in 1904 with ease. In this reelection he created the Hepburn Act and the Pure Food and Dug Act. He also stated that the U.S. had "Police Power" over Latin America. -
Leaves Presidency and Goes to Africa
After running again for office and losing Theodore Roosevelt goes to Africa. He went to go hunting and to collect specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. This was due to his desire to leave the political stage. -
Runs for Presidency for the 3rd Time
After Roosevelt served his 2nd term in office, William Taft was elected president. Roosevelt did not like the way he handled the country so he ran for president again but with the Progressive Party this time. Unfortunately he was unsuccessful and Woodrow Wilson was elected president.
