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Theodore Roosevelt is Born
He was born in New York, NY. Theodore Roosevelt parents were Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. Fun Fact: He had 3 siblings. -
Theodore Roosevelt was named President
When formal President McKinley was assassinated, Roosevelt was sworn to be President. He was only 42 years old when he took office, making him the youngest ever in the nation's history. He immediately transformed into the public image and started to get down to business. -
Wins First Full Term as President
Theodore Roosevelt won his first presidential term in 1901 against Democratic nominee, Alton B. Parker. -
Energy Crisis
The Coal Strike of 1902. In eastern Pennsylvania miners struck for higher wages, shorter workdays and union recognition. This strike threatened to shut down the winter fuel for many American cities. -
the Elkins Act Passed
Teddy Roosevelt placed this act because the Interstate Commerce Commission wasn't doing that great. This act outlawed the practice of rebates. This means that if a railroad was found charging anything other than its published rates they would be faced with a big fine. The railroad companies liked this act because they were able to save money, plus it reduced rate competition, kept prices reasonable and created higher freight rates everywhere. -
Pelican Island, Florida
Roosevelt signed an executive order establishing this island as the first bird reservation, first national wildlife refuge. This was also the first time the federal government set aside land for wildlife. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
This act banned the sale of misbranded or unsafe products in food and drugs in interstate commerce commission and it also led a new foundation called the FDA. This act was first concerned with ensuring products were labeled correctly. Moving forward, later efforts were made to outlaw certain products that were not safe or not effective. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Roosevelt signed the American Antiquities Act that transferred the Yosemite Valley back under federal protection and control. The park had many majestic natural wonders that came with it and Theodore fell in love with it at first sight and wanted to protect it. -
Devil's Tower, Wyoming
Named the first national monument. A sacred site for the Native Americans since they appeared on it centuries ago. There are many types of stories that come with this rock that are all from different tribes, but they are all quite similar. They had something to do with enormous bears chasing them. :) -
Roosevelt leaves Presidency, visits Africa
In 1904 he prepared a campaign pledge that he did not want to seek another term. After leaving the office he goes on a 10-month African Safari and a tour of Europe. The purpose of this was to collect specimens for the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum. -
Runs for Presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Roosevelt and the Bull Moose party only got a small amount of the electoral votes and loss to the Democrats under Woodrow Wilson. This caused the Bull Moose Party to evaporate.
