Rough riders

Explore the heroic journey of the Rough Riders, the legendary regiment led by Teddy Roosevelt. Learn about their battles, triumphs, and the lasting impact they had on American history.
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B eneath a warm Caribbean sun, down a twisted road from the tattered colonial city Santiago de Cuba, an American soldier stands frozen in time. It’s a statue, actually, in a small park that commemorates the derring-do of Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders, formally known as the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, who helped drive Spain out of Cuba during the Spanish-American War in 1898. Read More >

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Daniel Vergara
Theodore Roosevelt leads the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill. War, Infantry, American War, Military History, American Military History, Rough Riders, Us Soldiers, Deadliest Warrior, United States Military

“They proved themselves to be as brave and steady in the heat of battle as the hardened veterans they fought alongside.” By Mark Lee Gardner THE THREE-AND-A-HALF MONTH Spanish American War is one of United...

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Arizona Capitol Museum
Before becoming President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt was the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He resigned in 1898 to organize the Rough Riders, the first voluntary cavalry in the Spanish-American War. The U.S. was fighting against Spain over Spain's colonial policies with Cuba. The Rough Riders are best remembered for their charge up San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898. Roosevelt and his Rough Riders were a colorful group of characters. During the war, they received the most publicity o Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore, Roosevelt, Teddy Roosevelt, Greats, The Spanish American War, The Dreamers, American, American War

Before becoming President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt was the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He resigned in 1898 to organize the Rough Riders, the first voluntary cavalry in the Spanish-American War. The U.S. was fighting against Spain over Spain's colonial policies with Cuba. The Rough Riders are best remembered for their charge up San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898. Roosevelt and his Rough Riders were a colorful group of characters. During the war, they received the most…

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Dan Cross
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Anybody can use Photoshop, but doing a good job remains a craft. Professional colorist from Brazil, Marina Amaral, doesn't just click-and-drag. Driven by her burning obsession with history, Marina does extensive research to make her colorizations as realistic as possible, too.

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Rina Keeton