Theodore Roosevelt and Conservationism
"The conservation of natural resources is the fundamental problem. Unless we solve that problem it will avail us little to solve all others." - President Theodore Roosevelt
Background: In the early twentieth century, President Theodore Roosevelt was a dynamic force in a relatively new movement known as conservationism. He wanted to protect animals and land from businesses that he saw as a threat. Roosevelt said, "the rights of the public to the natural resources outweigh private rights, and must be given its first consideration." By the end of his presidency, he had created five national parks, four game refuges, fifty-one national bird reservations as well as the National Forest Service. Through laws, executive orders, and his strong personality, Roosevelt opened the nation's eyes to the natural wonders of the land.
At the end of Roosevelt's presidency, Wisconsin Senator Robert La Follette summed up Roosevelt's biggest contribution to the United States and its people: "His greatest work was actually beginning a world movement for staying terrestrial waste and saving for the human race the things upon which alone a great and peaceful and progressive and happy race can be founded.
Picture: Roosevelt is seen to be an avid supporter of the conservationism movement. He is seen in a forest setting, due to the fact that he wanted to preserve the natural resources. Roosevelt puts up a sign to the public. This shows the idea that he began a world movement for saving the environment to promote a better population.
Background: In the early twentieth century, President Theodore Roosevelt was a dynamic force in a relatively new movement known as conservationism. He wanted to protect animals and land from businesses that he saw as a threat. Roosevelt said, "the rights of the public to the natural resources outweigh private rights, and must be given its first consideration." By the end of his presidency, he had created five national parks, four game refuges, fifty-one national bird reservations as well as the National Forest Service. Through laws, executive orders, and his strong personality, Roosevelt opened the nation's eyes to the natural wonders of the land.
At the end of Roosevelt's presidency, Wisconsin Senator Robert La Follette summed up Roosevelt's biggest contribution to the United States and its people: "His greatest work was actually beginning a world movement for staying terrestrial waste and saving for the human race the things upon which alone a great and peaceful and progressive and happy race can be founded.
Picture: Roosevelt is seen to be an avid supporter of the conservationism movement. He is seen in a forest setting, due to the fact that he wanted to preserve the natural resources. Roosevelt puts up a sign to the public. This shows the idea that he began a world movement for saving the environment to promote a better population.