Theodore Roosevelt (TR) is unquestionably one of history’s most interesting characters. Herein I have chosen to elaborate on ten heartbreaking episodes in TR’s life. Roosevelt quickly became disenchanted with his protégée, who was not the man TR thought he was. 5 His Son Kermit Committed SuicideTR’s second son Kermit, like his brothers, served with distinction during World War I. TR told the Brazilian leader of the expedition that the murderer must be tracked and killed for the crime.

Source: The Nation July 04, 2021 08:03 UTC