Theodore Roosevelt's life contained tragedies, but his legacy was defined by his triumphs. Discover the strenuous life of the president before #TheodoreRoosevelt, the documentary event airing May 30 and 31 at 8/7c on The HISTORY Channel. | HISTORY

Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation efforts were celebrated for protecting over 200 million acres of land and wildlife from development. However, much of this territory was stewarded by Indigenous people who had long inhabited these lands. Read more about this history before the documentary event #TheodoreRoosevelt, premieres on Memorial Day at 8/7c on The HISTORY Channel. https://www.history.com/news/theodore-roosevelt-conservation-national-parks-native-americans | HISTORY

26K views · 241 reactions | Kermit Roosevelt, Theodore and Edith's second child, was born on October 10, 1889. After TR lost the 1912 election, Kermit accompanied his father on an Amazonian expedition that nearly killed everyone involved. | American Experience | PBS | Facebook