Theodore Roosevelt: The River of Doubt

After Theodore Roosevelt lost the 1912 presidential election in the U.S. he decided he was invited to go to South America. He agreed because his son, Kermit, was already down there and he figured he would go down. Upon arrival he was asked to go on a mission to explore and map the River of Doubt. He gladly accepted and set off with a crew of men including his son and the well known explorer Colonel Rondon. The men faced horrible incidents including raging rapids, deadly diseases, and dangerous tribes and animals. Roosevelt himself came down with Malaria and almost died if it wasn’t for his son Kermit aiding him in sickness. They had to face deaths and danger but overall Roosevelt was successful in his mission. In honor of his bravery and success the river formerly known as The River of Doubt was changed to the River of Roosevelt.