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Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific-Expedition

Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific-Expedition

By: Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon
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 The Roosevelt–Rondon Scientific Expedition of 1913-14 embarked on a daring journey to trace the elusive Rio da Dúvida (River of Doubt) in the heart of the Amazon. This remarkable expedition was co-led by former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and Colonel Cândido Rondon, a pioneering Brazilian military engineer renowned for his explorations and advocacy for indigenous populations. From the outset, the expedition faced relentless challenges debilitating diseases plagued the explorers, unsuitable canoes succumbed to treacherous rapids, food supplies dwindled, and encounters with wild animals and uncharted tribes added to the peril. Of the original 19 men who set out, only 16 made it back. In October 1915, Colonel Rondon delivered three enlightening lectures in Rio de Janeiro, recounting his firsthand experiences from the expedition and his broader mission of laying telegraph lines across Brazils wilderness to unify the young Republic. Over his lifetime, Rondon established more than 4,000 miles of telegraph lines, opened roads, mapped uncharted territories, and fostered peaceful relations with various indigenous groups. Through his lectures, soon translated into English, Rondon not only chronicled the thrilling adventures of the Amazon exploration, also shared his deep concern for the native populations, advocating for a respectful and pacifist approach that stood in stark contrast to the treatment many indigenous peoples faced at that time. - Summary by LeniCopyright Biographies 2.0 Political Science Politics & Government Science Social Sciences World
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  • 26 - Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific-Expedition by Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon

    26 - Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific-Expedition by Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon
    Aug 19 2025
    The Roosevelt–Rondon Scientific Expedition of 1913-14 embarked on a daring journey to trace the elusive Rio da Dúvida (River of Doubt) in the heart of the Amazon. This remarkable expedition was co-led by former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and Colonel Cândido Rondon, a pioneering Brazilian military engineer renowned for his explorations and advocacy for indigenous populations. From the outset, the expedition faced relentless challenges debilitating diseases plagued the explorers, unsuitable canoes succumbed to treacherous rapids, food supplies dwindled, and encounters with wild animals and uncharted tribes added to the peril. Of the original 19 men who set out, only 16 made it back. In October 1915, Colonel Rondon delivered three enlightening lectures in Rio de Janeiro, recounting his firsthand experiences from the expedition and his broader mission of laying telegraph lines across Brazils wilderness to unify the young Republic. Over his lifetime, Rondon established more than 4,000 miles of telegraph lines, opened roads, mapped uncharted territories, and fostered peaceful relations with various indigenous groups. Through his lectures, soon translated into English, Rondon not only chronicled the thrilling adventures of the Amazon exploration, also shared his deep concern for the native populations, advocating for a respectful and pacifist approach that stood in stark contrast to the treatment many indigenous peoples faced at that time. - Summary by Leni
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    26 mins
  • 25 - Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific-Expedition by Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon

    25 - Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific-Expedition by Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon
    Aug 19 2025
    The Roosevelt–Rondon Scientific Expedition of 1913-14 embarked on a daring journey to trace the elusive Rio da Dúvida (River of Doubt) in the heart of the Amazon. This remarkable expedition was co-led by former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and Colonel Cândido Rondon, a pioneering Brazilian military engineer renowned for his explorations and advocacy for indigenous populations. From the outset, the expedition faced relentless challenges debilitating diseases plagued the explorers, unsuitable canoes succumbed to treacherous rapids, food supplies dwindled, and encounters with wild animals and uncharted tribes added to the peril. Of the original 19 men who set out, only 16 made it back. In October 1915, Colonel Rondon delivered three enlightening lectures in Rio de Janeiro, recounting his firsthand experiences from the expedition and his broader mission of laying telegraph lines across Brazils wilderness to unify the young Republic. Over his lifetime, Rondon established more than 4,000 miles of telegraph lines, opened roads, mapped uncharted territories, and fostered peaceful relations with various indigenous groups. Through his lectures, soon translated into English, Rondon not only chronicled the thrilling adventures of the Amazon exploration, also shared his deep concern for the native populations, advocating for a respectful and pacifist approach that stood in stark contrast to the treatment many indigenous peoples faced at that time. - Summary by Leni
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    21 mins
  • 24 - Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific-Expedition by Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon

    24 - Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific-Expedition by Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon
    Aug 19 2025
    The Roosevelt–Rondon Scientific Expedition of 1913-14 embarked on a daring journey to trace the elusive Rio da Dúvida (River of Doubt) in the heart of the Amazon. This remarkable expedition was co-led by former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and Colonel Cândido Rondon, a pioneering Brazilian military engineer renowned for his explorations and advocacy for indigenous populations. From the outset, the expedition faced relentless challenges debilitating diseases plagued the explorers, unsuitable canoes succumbed to treacherous rapids, food supplies dwindled, and encounters with wild animals and uncharted tribes added to the peril. Of the original 19 men who set out, only 16 made it back. In October 1915, Colonel Rondon delivered three enlightening lectures in Rio de Janeiro, recounting his firsthand experiences from the expedition and his broader mission of laying telegraph lines across Brazils wilderness to unify the young Republic. Over his lifetime, Rondon established more than 4,000 miles of telegraph lines, opened roads, mapped uncharted territories, and fostered peaceful relations with various indigenous groups. Through his lectures, soon translated into English, Rondon not only chronicled the thrilling adventures of the Amazon exploration, also shared his deep concern for the native populations, advocating for a respectful and pacifist approach that stood in stark contrast to the treatment many indigenous peoples faced at that time. - Summary by Leni
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    24 mins
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