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"Storyline In 1898 the US government decided to intervene on the side of the Cuban rebels in their struggle against Spanish rule. Assistant Navy Secretary Theodore Roosevelt decides to experience the war first hand by promoting and joining a volunteer cavalry regiment. The regiment, later known as the Rough Riders, brings together volunteers from all corners of the nation and all walks of life. When Roosevelt and his men finally land on Cuba, they face ambush, intense enemy fire, and a desperate, outnumbered charge up a defended hill. "

Teddy Roosevelt on film

Background information about Theodore Roosevelt.

In our River of Doubt book, the author often compares Teddy Roosevelts son, Kermit, to his brother Elliott. Both had issues with alcohol and attempted suicide. T. Roosevelt could see these similarites and didnt' want his son to go down the same path of his brother. I found it interesting to learn more about his brother who he didn't want his son to turn out like!

I thought this was an interesting article about Theordore Roosevelt and his expedition on the River of doubt. It mentioned that the timing of their trip was the height of the rainy season and was very unwise. In a nutshell it sums up the story nicely.

Interesting Story about Kermit Roosevelt. He lead a very successful life but he also followed in his Uncle Elliott footsteps that involved heavy drinking. He committed suicide at the age of 54 years old.

Interesting, Kandace. I haven't looked into Kermit yet. That's surprising information for me.

This is the first part of Roosevelt's expedition footage. There's no sound but motion pictures.

I loved watching the videos! I really enjoyed the scenes when they were on the river and on those skinny canoes!! It amazes me they made it out alive on those things!!

This article has indepth information about the "Rubber Men" of South America. This group eventually wiped out the native tribes from 30,000 to less than 8,000. (By the tiime, Theordore Roosevelt traveled the River of Doubt the Rubber Men were few and far between because now the rubber plantations were in now growing in Southeast Asia.) This group provided great assistance to the Rondon/Roosevelt expedition toward the end of the trip.

Mount Rushmore is a tribute to President Roosevelt lifes works and accomplishments. I always wondered why Theodore Roosevelt was one of the presidents carved on the rock. After reading the River of Doubt, I now know why.

I thought this was an interesting article about Theordore Roosevelt's wife. After, reading this book, I wanted to learn more about this strong and caring person. I enjoyed the letters that were returned between herself and Theordore and Kermit! I think you will enjoy this article, too.

This is the second part of the footage.

Teddy Roosevelt was a very influential man in history. This website offers many lessons that help students understand the many influences Teddy had on history.

I liked this article because talks about the Nhambiquaras tribe. This is the tribe that Rondon worked hard to bring peace with, "Die if need be, but never kill." *See picture of an Nhambiquara Indain with a bow-n-arrow in our River of Doubt book.

This webite includes some intersting political cartoons for those of you who may be interested in that. My Grandpa Anderson use to be a polital cartoonist for a newspaper. My mom has one of his caroon drawings on her wall in our living room.

It includes a short radio show talking about the book and Roosevelt's adventure, which helps you get a brief idea of the book quickly.

Just a part of New York State library's virtual tour of Theodore Roosevelt