Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943
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Kermit Roosevelt I (October 10, 1889 – June 4, 1943), recipient of the Military Cross, was an American businessman, soldier, explorer, and writer. The son of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, Kermit was a graduate of Harvard College, served in both World Wars (in World War I with both the British and American armies), and explored two continents with his father. He fought a lifelong battle with depression and committed suicide while serving in the U.S. Army in Alaska during World War II.
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| referencedIn | Harry S. Truman Papers Pertaining to Family, Business and Personal Affairs, 1280 - 1975. Family Correspondence Files, 1910 - 1964. Correspondence from Harry S. Truman to Bess Wallace Truman, 1921-1959: August 24, 1935 [1 of 2]. Letter from Harry S. Truman to Bess W. Truman, 8/24/1935. | Harry S. Truman Library | |
| referencedIn | Records of the Army Staff, 1903 - 2009. Official Military Personnel Files, 1912 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for Kermit Roosevelt. | National Archives at St. Louis |
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Birth 1889-10-10
Death 1943-06-04
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