Theodore Roosevelt

Birth-Death: (1858 - 1919 ) Term: (1901-1909 )

One of the most prominent issues during Roosevelt's administration was labor conditions. At this time, various exposes were published on a number of industries and businesses. The Jungle, a criticism of working conditions in meat-packing facilities, led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act. The Octopus was a novel about how the nation's railroads were abusing the rural farmer, which helped pass the Hepburn Act to regulate railroad rates.

Chronology of Theodore Roosevelt

1902 - Department of Commerce and Labor established

1903 - Wright brothers make first airplane flight

1906 - San francisco earthquake

1906 - Federal Foods and Drugs Act

1906 - Roosevelt helps end Russo-Japanese war, receives Nobel Peace Prize

1908 - First "Model T" Ford goes on market