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Theodore Roosevelt - Cartoon About The River of Doubt, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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Theodore Roosevelt - Cartoon About The River of Doubt, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Theodore Roosevelt - Cartoon About The River of Doubt, 1914. Roosevelt and his son Kermit made an expedition into the Amazon Basin in Brazil to explore and map the area of the River of Doubt, later renamed Rio Roosevelt in honour of the President. Father and son both contracted malaria during the expedition
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Amazon Brazil Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Conservationist Doubt Doubtful Expedition Exploration Explorer Exploring Father Fatherhood Funnel Funny Historian Naturalist Parent Pouring President Rainforest Roosevelt Teddy Roosevelt Theodore Scientific Teddy Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Jr Theodore Roosevelt Junior
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This black and white cartoon depicts a humorous moment during the historic expedition of President Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit into the Amazon Basin of Brazil in 1914. The intrepid explorers embarked on a mission to explore and map the uncharted waters of the River of Doubt, later renamed Rio Roosevelt in honor of the esteemed President. The cartoon, created in the 1910s, captures a lighthearted scene as Theodore Roosevelt, dressed in his explorer attire, is shown pouring water from a funnel into a map, symbolizing his determination to chart the uncertain waters of the Amazon rainforest. His son Kermit, also dressed as an explorer, stands beside him, looking amused at his father's antics. However, this expedition was not without its challenges. Both Roosevelt and Kermit contracted malaria during their journey, adding to the difficulties they faced in the dense forest. Despite the hardships, their expedition is remembered as a significant contribution to the geographical knowledge of the Amazon region. This cartoon, from the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, showcases the exploratory spirit of the era, as well as the close bond between father and son. The image is a testament to the indomitable spirit of Theodore Roosevelt, who was not only a distinguished politician and military leader but also an accomplished naturalist and conservationist.
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