Theodore Roosevelt's life contained tragedies, but his legacy was defined by his triumphs. Discover the strenuous life of the president before #TheodoreRoosevelt, the documentary event airing May 30 and 31 at 8/7c on The HISTORY Channel. | HISTORY

Theodore Roosevelt yearned for adventure, but found more than he may have bargained for when he embarked on a treacherous expedition to the Amazon in 1913. He described the trip as “his last chance to be a boy,” following his 1912 election loss. Discover his incredible journey, and join HISTORY for the first night of #TheodoreRoosevelt, starting Monday at 8/7c. https://www.history.com/news/the-amazonian-expedition-that-nearly-killed-theodore-roosevelt | HISTORY