Teddy Roosevelt Timeline

  • Teddy Roosevelt born in 1858

    Teddy Roosevelt born in 1858
    Teddy Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family in New York City.
  • Took over Mckinley's presidency

    Took over Mckinley's presidency
    In 1901, Mckinley was assassinated by Leon Czolgosz, and Teddy Roosevelt took over the presidency, as he was the vice president at the time.
  • Roosevelt introduces a coal strike

    Roosevelt introduces a coal strike
    The Anthracite Coal strike began when coal workers refused to meet with representatives part of the United Mine Workers of America.
  • Roosevelt Passed the Elkins Act

    Roosevelt Passed the Elkins Act
    Teddy Roosevelt passed this act on February 19th, 1903 to prohibit railroad companies from giving rebates to large quantities of goods being transported.
  • Pelican Island Refuge Center

    Pelican Island Refuge Center
    On March 14th, 1903 Teddy Roosevelt designated Pelican Island as a refuge for wildlife endangerment and to protect the nesting of pelicans.
  • Roosevelt Wins a Full Presidency Term

    Roosevelt Wins a Full Presidency Term
    In 1904, Roosevelt won a full presidency term, beating Alton B. Parker who was a republican-democratic representative.
  • Teddy Added Land to Yosemite National Park

    Teddy Added Land to Yosemite National Park
    On June 11th, 1906, T.R. added Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove to the National Park of Yosemite.
  • Passed the Food and Drug Act

    Passed the Food and Drug Act
    On June 30th, 1906 Roosevelt passed the original Food and Drug Act to prevent the manufacturing, selling or transportation of unsafe, misbranded, or tampered food.
  • Proclaimed Devils Tower

    Proclaimed Devils Tower
    On September 24th, 1906 Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower in Wyoming as the first national monument of the U.S.
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    Roosevelt Visits Africa

    Roosevelt visited Africa in 1909-1911 to stop hunting because it was wanton cruelty and barbaric. He protested against cruel hunting.
  • Roosevelt Loses Election

    Roosevelt Loses Election
    In 1912 Roosevelt loses the election to a republican party representative, William Taft. He then created a third party government called The Bull Moose Party.