Theodore Roosevelt and the River of Doubt

Third Election

Dec 1, 1912

Picture Source CitedTheodore lost his third election, running for president.

Teddy Roosevelt's Jungle Journey

Feb 1, 1913

On time.com and npr.org both stated that Roosevelt's Brazilian co-commander Colonel Candido Rondon embarked on their journey into the jungle; every man for himself.

Injury In South America

Nov 7, 1913

Roosevelt had sufferd from malaria and later cut is leg on a boulder. The cut was easily infected because of the rain forest.

Return Home

Nov 7, 1913

Roosevelt returned home from the journey and his never fully recovered his health

Theodore's Trip to South America

Dec 1, 1913

Roosevelt decided to take a trip to South America to visit his son Kermit and to take a break from his political struggles, which also gave this famous outdoorsman a chance to visit the Amazon River Basin. What had looked to be a relaxing trip in the Amazon, turned out to be a chaotic march through the darkest heart of Brazil's uncharted Amazonian Jungle. Brazil's Minister told Roosevelt of an "unknown river," worth exploring, the Rio da Duvida, the River of Doubt.

Theodore Roosevelt's Death

Jan 6, 1919

When Theodore returned home from Brazil he never fully recovred his health. He died at age 60 from an arterial blood clot.

Kermit Roosevelt Suicide

Jun 4, 1943

Kermit commited suicide on active duty in Alaska in 1943