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Theodore Roosevelt organized and equipped the "Rough Riders" (officially: 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment) and was it's Executive Officer (2nd in command) with Colonel Leonard Wood as Commander. The war only lasted approximately four months, but Roosevelt became a hero of the war, eventually awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic acts in the taking of San Juan Hill. This action put his name in the papers, eventually leading to his election as US President.
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How old was Theodore Roosevelt when he was a rough rider?
Theodore Roosevelt was 39 and 40 years old.
Who was a rough rider and became president?
Theodore Roosevelt
What US president was called rough rider?
Theodore Roosevelt
Who was the leader of the ''Rough Rider's'' who fought in Spanish American War?
Theodore Roosevelt.
Which US President was a Rough Rider in the Spanish American War?
Theodore Roosevelt.
Who was an imperialist advocate and Rough Rider?
Theodore Roosevelt or better yet, Teddy Roosevelt. Hope that obviously helps.
Who was a rough rider in1898 and later as president obtained the panama canal in 1903?
Theodore Roosevelt
Former Lieutenant Colonel in the Rough Rider Regiment during the Spanish American War?
lt.col. teddy roosevelt
Which war did Theodore Roosevelt become a clonel?
During the Spanish-American War, Roosevelt was lieutenant colonel of the Rough Rider Regiment.
What president was most responsible for the panama canal?
Theodore Roosevelt (better known as Teddy, or Rough Rider) was the president of the United States when the Panama Canal was being built.
What president was one of the progressive presidents know for his energy and his heroic past as a rough rider?
Teddy (Theodore) Roosevelt
What did Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Rider help win the Spanish-American War?
The Battle of San Juan Hill
