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Back to EpisodesThe Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America
Season 2
Episode 39
Published 3 years, 1 month ago
Description
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