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President William Elected
President William Mckinely wins his second term as president, this time with Theodore Roosevelt as vice president. -
President William's Assassination.
President William is shot in Buffalo, New York while shaking hands with fair visitors, the day after his speech. -
Theodore Roosevelt as President
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt is inaugurated as president upon death of McKinley. -
Two-Way Wireless Communication
The first two way wirless communication between Europe and United States is accomplished by Guglielmo Marconi when he transmits a message from Theodore Roosevelt to the King of England. -
Canal Treaty Signed
The panama Government is recognized by president Theodore Roosevelt 3 days later and a can treaty was signed on November 18, allowing the U.S led construction of the Canal. -
Theodore Roosevelt Wins Election.
Theodore Roosevelt wins his first election for president after serving three years in the office due to the death of William McKinley. -
Theodore Roosevelt's Second Term.
President Theodore Roosevelt is inaugurated for his second term. -
Antiquities Act
President Theodore Roosevelt grants protection to India ruins and authorizes presidents to designate lands with historic and scientific features. -
Construction of Panama Canal
First official trip abroad by a United States president occurs when Theodore Roosevelt leaves for a trip to inspect the progress in the construction of the panama canal. -
Grand Canyon Monument.
Roosevelt adds the Grand Canyon Monument to the system -
Pinnacle National Monument.
Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed the Pinnacle National Forect of rock formations and caves as Pinnacles National Monument. -
Jewel Cave Monument.
Theodore Rooosevelt would continue the expansion of federally protected lands with Jewel Cave National Monument in Southwest South Dakota. -
William Howard Taft Elected
William Howard Taft is elected president. 321 to 162 electoral votes, over democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan, who had twice before defeated for the office by William McKinley in 1896 and 1900. -
Orgeon National Monument.
President William Howard Taft continues the designation of national monuments begun during the Roosevelt administration with the proclamation of Oregon Caves National Monument in Southwest Oregon. -
Mukuntuweap
William Howard continued designations with the Southwestern Utah lands known as Mukuntuweap that would become, ten years later, Zion National Park.
