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Theodore Roosevelt organized and equipped the "Rough Riders" (oficially: 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment) . During the Spanish American War, Roosevelt performed heroically in the attack on San Juan Hill (Kettle Hill). His courage put his name and deeds in all the newspapers, a great help if you're thinking of running for President.

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Before becoming President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt was the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He resigned in 1898 to organize the Rough Riders, the first voluntary cavalry in the Spanish-American War. The USA. was fighting against Spain over Spain's colonial policies with Cuba.

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Theodore Roosevelt took command of the group known as the Rough Riders and led the right wing to attack on San Juan Hill. From this he became the most celebrated participant of the Spanish-American War.

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Theodore Roosevelt became a national hero for leading his cavalry unit up San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

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Who was known as the hero of San Juan Hill?

The American won


What was the names of Teddy Roosevelt's Troops that fought in the Spanish-American war?

They were the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry nicknamed the Rough Riders.


Who command the rough riders?

Teddy Roosevelt


Name the group that Teddy Roosevelt formed to fight in the Spanish-American War?

The 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry or the Rough Riders.


Which group of soldiers fought with teddy roosevelt in the spanish American war?

The Rough Riders was a nickname given to the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry


When did Teddy Roosevelt serve?

Theodore Roosevelt organized and led the 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (Army) during the Spanish American War in 1898.


What war did Teddy Roosevelt serve in?

yes teddy roosevelt was in the spanish American war.he was in charge of teddys roughriders that charged up san juan hill.


What President's inaugural parade included cowboys miners and his old Spanish American War cavalry regiment the Rough Riders on horseback?

President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt.


Teddy Roosevelt's volunteer cavalry unit was known as the?

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


What president who was a Spanish American war hero?

The future president of the U.S.A. and hero of the Spanish-American War (who was also asst. secertary of the navy) was none other than Teddy Roosevelt.


Who commanded 'Rough Riders'?

Teddy Roosevelt


Which president was a rough rider?

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