The Legend of the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill
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According to the legend, “Teddy” Roosevelt was the commander of the "Rough Riders" who led the regiment uphill and down in death-defying cavalry charges. The command went to Colonel Leonard Wood and the "Rough Riders" fought mainly on foot!
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Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2008
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"Rough Riders" is the popular name for the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry in the Spanish American War. According to the legend, “Teddy” Roosevelt was their commander and led this band of adventurers uphill and down in death-defying cavalry charges.
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt (1858-1919) did organize and serve as Lieutenant Colonel and second in command of the regiment, but its command went to Colonel Leonard Wood, who had military experience. A serious lack of transport resulted in almost all of the unit's horses and four of its twelve troops being left behind in Florida and the “Rough Riders” fought mainly on foot!
"Teddy" Roosevelt (1858-1919) is wearing a Spanish-American war uniform and riding a horse in this bronze sculpture by Phimister Proctor, New York artist, 1922. His pony was called "Little Texas." His larger horse, "Rain-in-the-Face," drowned in the confusion of landing in Cuba.