Remembering History: Kermit Roosevelt-son of President Theodore Roosevelt was an author and explorer. He suffered from alcoholism and depression. Served in both World Wars. He committed suicide in 1943 at age 54 by gunshot. His mother and the public were told he died of a heart attack. The truth finally came out years later.

Kermit Roosevelt-son of President Theodore Roosevelt was an author and explorer. He suffered from alcoholism and depression. Served in both World Wars. He committed suicide in 1943 at age 54 by gunshot. His mother and the public were told he died of a heart attack. The truth finally came out years later.

Kermit Roosevelt-son of President Theodore Roosevelt was an author and explorer. He suffered from alcoholism and depression. Served in both World Wars. He committed suicide in 1943 at age 54 by gunshot. His mother and the public were told he died of a heart attack. The truth finally came out years later.