Roosevelt, Theodore
Rough Riders
- ISBN 13:
- 9781989708231
- author:
- Roosevelt, Theodore
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Binker North
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 150
- Dimensions:
- 0.8 x 15.2 x 15.2 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Presidents & Heads of State, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Rough Riders was a nickname given to a unit of 125,000 volunteers who answered President William McKinley's call for help in the Spanish-American War. Formed in 1898, they were one of three regiments raised for this purpose and saw action during the conflict. Initially intended to be made up of men from specific territories, the group eventually became a diverse mix of troops, including athletes, singers, Rangers, and Native Americans. Despite their varied backgrounds, the Rough Riders were skilled horsemen and fighters. Their most famous exploit was a charge up San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898. The unit's commander, Theodore Roosevelt, played a significant role in shaping its identity, earning it the nickname "Roosevelt's Rough Riders". The group's history is an interesting example of how a diverse group of individuals came together to achieve something remarkable.
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