The River of Doubt

He was born on October 27th, 1858 and died on January 6th, 1919.

Survived an assassination attempt while campaigning as the Progressive (Bull Moose) party candidate because of a steel eyeglass case. The bullet was still lodged in his chest when he spoke at a rally later that day.

He fought in the Spanish- American war as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Rough Riders. He fought in the charge going up Kettle Hill and received the medal of honor posthumously.

Roosevelt had 5 children with his second wife (his first on died).

The River of Doubt was Renamed the River Roosevelt at the end of the expedition.

Roosevelt was severely weakened from a sickness that he contracted while on the trip.

Roosevelt was not only a President but Secretary of the Navy and Vice- President.