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

Pete Hegseth's "In the Arena" recounts how Theodore Roosevelt's impassioned "Man in the Arena" speech reinvigorated the nation. More, http://amzn.to/1OniIOE | History in Five