They were the 9th and 10th US Cavalry Regiments known as th Buffalo Soldiers.
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Roosevelt lead the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill.
One of Theodore Roosevelt's exploits as the leader of the Rough Riders During the Spanish-American war was to lead his men on a charge up hill on foot. When the Rough Riders returned, they were heros.
No, it was not a part of the US Army and was mustered out,
Theodore Roosevelt.
No. They were African American And White/Caucasian.
The US Army had four regiments of Buffalo Soldiers on hand, two infantry and two of dismounted cavalry. There had been inadequate transportation to haul people, so most of the horses had been left in Tampa. There were also African Americans recruited into some of the Volunteer Units including the Rough Riders.
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rough riders
The "rough riders"
Roosevelt lead the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill.
There are many African American equestrians that are probably not know outside the horse industry. There is also lots of African American trainers.
rough riders
Theodore Roosevelt.
The majority of bus riders were African Americans committed to the boycott.
Theodore Roosevelt
One of Theodore Roosevelt's exploits as the leader of the Rough Riders During the Spanish-American war was to lead his men on a charge up hill on foot. When the Rough Riders returned, they were heros.