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Theodore Roosevelt was born
Born on October 27, 1858 in New York City. Also known as the youngest man to become president in the US. His parents named Theodore Thee Roosevelt and Martha Mittie Bulloch. He usually stayed inside his house because of his illness and asthma. -
Returns from the Spanish American war as a hero
Roosevelt joined the colonel Leonard woods first us volunteer cavalry. he was one of the most activist presidents in US history and he also became a assistant secretary of the navy. He published a book called The rough riders in 1899. -
Roosevelt named president after McKinley was assassinated
On September 6, Buffalo, New York a anarchist Leon Czolgosz shoots McKinley 3 times into his chest. Later on September 14, he was pronounced dead and Roosevelt was immediately named President. McKinley murder said before his death on the electric chair " i killed the president because he was the enemy of the good people- the good working people" -
Energy Crisis
During the 1970's, the U.S oil consumption was high and the production was declined. In 1973, 36% oil was foreign. After the announcement was made about this crisis, oil went from $3 to $12 per barrel. Everything that was used for daily life was cut down short like gas stations were closed on Sundays and have less time using lights in their houses. -
Pelican Island
This sanctuary/ island is one of the worlds largest protected areas of wildlife to protect egrets and other native birds from extinction through plume hunting. This was all made possible because in the early 19th century, plume hunters gathered eggs and exterminated almost all of the egrets, it nearly destroyed the population of brown pelicans hint also the name of the island " Pelican island." In the 1800's they used the birds feathers to sell in markets for fashion accessories. -
Elkins Act passed
Named after Senator Stephan B. Elkins. This law was used to stop the practice of rebates. It was passed in February 1903. It was passed by a 250 to 6 vote in the House.This act also gave federal courts to end rate discrimination. When Roosevelt found out about this act he supported it in private correspondence. -
Wins first full term as President
Successfully becoming President after the assassination of William McKinley. Later was re-elected to second term in 1904 competing against Alton B Parker. Roosevelt's success of winning the second term was because of his success with foreign affairs and his records against monopolies. -
Pure food and drug act
This act was introduced by Sen. Weldon Heyburn on December 14, 1905. This act is about regulating pharmaceuticals and food products to have truth in labeling and to create a list of 10 dangerous drugs that have to be labeled at all times. This was also supposed to help to improve public health and sanitation. -
Devils Tower
In July 1, 1892, Senator Warren introduced a bill for the establishment of the devils tower national park. The Antiquities act of June 1906 was made to protect the tower. Devils Tower monument area had 1,153 acres of land. Nobody was sure if Roosevelt ever visited the Devils Tower. -
Roosevelt leaves presidency and visits Africa
Right after Roosevelt declines to run again for president he leaves his good friend William Howard Taft to run. After that he went to Africa to seek specimens for the Smithsonian institution. Along with him was his son kermit and also he had 250 porters coming with and eventually found 1,100 specimens including big game. His visit lasted a whole year. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull Moose party
In 1928, he ran for governor for New York and later on gained enough confidence to run for president and also knowing how much the US was suffering from the great depression. He took office in March of 1933. The Bull moose party also known as the progressive party. On August 7,1912 was met in convention and made Roosevelt president and governor Hiram W Johnson the vice president. It called for revision of the political nominating machinary. -
Yosemite under federal court
The Yosemite case was being re-opened by Gilliam M Wunderlich because of health concerns. With 750,000 acres of land, the use of drugs, guns and alcohol during the summer in the Yosemite park was being very difficult to handle. Also with bears and coyotes roaming around the park in day and night time.
