Ben's Theodore Roosevelt Timeline

By ben5014
  • Theodore Roosevelt is Born

    Theodore Roosevelt is Born
    Theodore Roosevelt came out of his mom, not a lot to say here.
  • Returns From Spanish-American War a Hero

    Returns From Spanish-American War a Hero
    After leading the volunter unit "the rough riders" though several hard fought victories like the infamous charge up San Jua Hills, Teddy becomes a national herp for his efforts
  • Theodore Becomes Pres. After McKinleys Assassination

    Theodore Becomes Pres. After McKinleys Assassination
    After being stuck in the "ead end" ce presidency Theodore is thrust into power afer President McKinely is assassinated.
  • Elkins Act Passed

    Elkins Act Passed
    Roosivelt passes the Elkins Act which effectively ends railroad rebates as the act allow the I.C.C. to charge railroads a high amount for offering rebates.
  • Theodore Spares Bear Cub While Hunting, Nicknamed Teddy

    Theodore Spares Bear Cub While Hunting, Nicknamed Teddy
    While out on a hunt Theodore and his friend encounter a bear cub which Theodore spares earning him the nickname, Teddy.
  • Energy Crisis

    Energy Crisis
    Americas energy resources plummet due to a miner strike,
    Teddy sends in officials to calm the situation and has it arrive at a swift and happy ending, boosting his popularity.
  • Pelican Island Named First Wildlife Refugee

    Pelican Island Named First Wildlife Refugee
    Much like Devil's Tower this was an unheard of thing for the President to do when Teddy did but establisged Teddy's firm desire for reservations.
  • Won First Race for President

    Won First Race for President
    After having a near full term after coming into office following Mckinney's assassonation Theodore actually runs for president and wins
  • Devils Tower Named Nat. Monument

    Devils Tower Named Nat. Monument
    Devils Peak in Wyoming is named the first national monument, starting Roosevelts career of reserving lands and forming national parks.
  • Pure Food and Drug Act Passed

    Pure Food and Drug Act Passed
    To end bad practices in the food, meat packing, and pharmacitical Teddy passes the Pure Food and Drug act which makes it so packing on food and drugs must state what is in the product being sold, this act earned teddy even more popularity.
  • Puts Yosemite Under Federal Control

    Puts Yosemite Under Federal Control
    Yosemite is made yet another National Park continuing Roosevelts campaign to reserve lands and make national parks
  • Teddy's Term ends, visits Africa

    Teddy's Term ends, visits Africa
    Having served just shy of nearly two full terms of being president Teddy leaves office and heads to Africa for a planned long time to cath some r&r.
  • Uncsuccesly Runs for a Third Presidency

    Uncsuccesly Runs for a Third Presidency
    Returning to the race to right his betrayls by Taft Roosevelt formed the Bull Moose Party and unsuccesfuly ran for president despite being the only 3rd party conidate to ever finish 2nd