The Rough Riders were commanded by Theodore Roosevelt.
Better known as "The Rough Riders". Commanded by Colonel Leonard Wood, but associated in popular memory with his second in command, Lieutenant Colonel Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt. Captured Kettle Hill with a lot of help from the professional regular cavalry troopers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry (Negro), the famous "Buffalo Soldiers", then crossed over to San Juan Hill. This is remembered as Teddy leading the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill.
Leonard Wood who went to Cuba as a Colonel commanding the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Riders), was promoted to Brigadier General and commanded the 2nd Brigade's Cavalry Division for the remainder of the War in Cuba. He was the Military Governor of Santiago and then the Military Governor of Cuba and later the Philippines. Wood had won the Medal of Honor in the American Indian Wars where he served as a Cavalry Medical Doctor. He went on to become the Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
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The common name of the first volunteer cavalry was the "Rough Riders." This unit was famously led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War in 1898. Comprised of a diverse group of volunteers, including cowboys, miners, and college athletes, the Rough Riders became known for their charge up San Juan Hill, which played a significant role in the war's outcome. Their legacy remains a symbol of American bravery and camaraderie.
He formed the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry (the Rough Riders") , and eventually received the US Medal of Honor for his heroism during the war. Not much later, it helped him become President of the USA.
1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment.
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Theodore Roosevelt.
The 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, popularly known as the "Rough Riders."
The 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, known by the press as the "Rough Riders."
Theodore Roosevelt organized and led the 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (Army) during the Spanish American War in 1898.
They were formally known as the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, led by Theodore Roosevelt. The Battle of San Juan Heights in Cuba, during the Spanish-American War, is where they achieved their fame.
Better known as "The Rough Riders". Commanded by Colonel Leonard Wood, but associated in popular memory with his second in command, Lieutenant Colonel Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt. Captured Kettle Hill with a lot of help from the professional regular cavalry troopers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry (Negro), the famous "Buffalo Soldiers", then crossed over to San Juan Hill. This is remembered as Teddy leading the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill.
The Rough Riders was a nickname given to the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, one of three such regiments raised in 1898 for the Spanish–American War and the only one of the three to see action. Initially commanded by Col. Leonard Wood, it was later commanded by Theodore Roosevelt, who was later President of the US. The members were people with experience in horsemanship in rough terrain- thus "Rough Riders".
Louisa May Alcott was a volunteer nurse during the war .
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The Rough Riders was a nickname for the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry which was a part of the dimounted Cavalry Division commanded by former Lieutenant General Joseph Wheeler, Confederate States Army, who was now wearing Union Blue with the rank of Major General. The Rough Riders were a part of the attack on San Juan Hill.