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Rough Riders. They became famous mainly because of Teddy Roosevelt.

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What is another name for the First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment?

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Theodore roosevelt led what group during the spanish American war?

The 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, popularly known as the "Rough Riders."


What is the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry?

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.


What group did Theodore lead during the war?

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What soldiers did Roosevelt lead up San Juan Hill?

The 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, popularly known as "The Rough Riders."


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Teddy Roosevelt was known as a hearty eater and enjoyed large meals. some of his favorite foods included hominy, milk crackers, and hard boiled eggs.


Did McKinley fight in Spanish American war?

No. But his second-term Vice President Theodore Roosevelt became famous as a colonel in the volunteer cavalry known as the Rough Riders.


What is Theodore Roosevelts nickname?

As a child, he was known as "Teedie." As an adult, he preferred to be called "Thee" by his family or else "TR." The public knew him as "Teddy," but he disliked that nickname."Teddy" Roosevelt is how history recall him.His nickname is "Teddy Roosevelt"


Did William McKinley fight in the Spanish-American war?

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Who commanded the force known as the rough rider in Cuba?

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Colorful volunteer regiment of the Spanish- American war led by a militarily inexperienced but politically influential colonel?

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Who were the rough riders and where did they get there fame?

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