The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America

from For the Ages: A History Podcast · host New-York Historical Society

Hailed as the founding father of America’s conservation movement, President Theodore Roosevelt championed the protection of the nation's natural treasures and embarked on visionary initiatives to preserve 234 million acres of wilderness for posterity. In conversation with David M. Rubenstein, presidential historian Douglas Brinkley explores Theodore Roosevelt’s complex legacy as one of America’s first environmentalist presidents. Recorded on March 17, 2023

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