Birth of Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, in New York City, New York.
1858
1880
Graduation from Harvard College
Theodore Roosevelt graduated from Harvard College, where he studied a variety of subjects and developed a keen interest in natural history.
1881
Elected to New York State Assembly
Theodore Roosevelt was elected to the New York State Assembly, marking the beginning of his political career.
1884
Death of First Wife and Mother
On February 14, 1884, both Theodore Roosevelt's first wife, Alice Hathaway Lee Roosevelt, and his mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, passed away on the same day.
1884
Following the deaths of his wife and mother, Theodore Roosevelt moved to the Badlands of North Dakota to become a rancher and cowboy, which helped shape his rugged persona.
1886
Marriage to Edith Kermit Carow
Theodore Roosevelt married Edith Kermit Carow, a childhood friend, on December 2, 1886.
1889
Appointed Civil Service Commissioner
Theodore Roosevelt was appointed as a U.S. Civil Service Commissioner by President Benjamin Harrison, where he served until 1895.
1895
New York City Police Commissioner
Theodore Roosevelt became the President of the Board of New York City Police Commissioners, implementing significant reforms.
1897
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Theodore Roosevelt was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy by President William McKinley.
1898
Spanish-American War
Theodore Roosevelt resigned as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to lead the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War, gaining national fame.
1899
Governor of New York
Theodore Roosevelt was elected Governor of New York, where he continued his reformist agenda.
1901
Vice President and Presidency
Theodore Roosevelt became Vice President of the United States under President William McKinley and assumed the presidency after McKinley's assassination in September 1901.
1902
Anthracite Coal Strike Mediation
Theodore Roosevelt intervened in the Anthracite Coal Strike, the first time a president mediated a labor dispute.
1906
Nobel Peace Prize
Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in negotiating the end of the Russo-Japanese War.
1909
End of Presidency
Theodore Roosevelt left office and embarked on an African safari and European tour, further enhancing his international reputation.
1912
Progressive Party Candidacy
Theodore Roosevelt ran for president as a Progressive Party candidate, splitting the Republican vote and leading to the election of Woodrow Wilson.
1919
Death of Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt passed away on January 6, 1919, at his home in Oyster Bay, New York.
