Rough Riders: Teddy Roosevelt and the First US Volunteer Calvary

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The video discusses the Rough Riders and their significant role in the Spanish-American War, focusing on their formation, the journey to Cuba, the Battle of San Juan Hill, and the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. The Rough Riders were a diverse group of volunteers who faced challenges but achieved a major victory in the war, cementing their place in American military history.

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President McKinley called for an elite force of volunteers to chase the Spanish out of the Caribbean.

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An odd assortment of volunteers was selected from hot climate states.

The volunteers included Cowboys, gold prospectors, hunters, gamblers, Native Americans, and Ivy Leaguers.

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The Rough Riders, consisting of 1060 men, 1259 horses, and mules, set out for Cuba.

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They arrived in Cuba virtually horseless due to leaving most of their horses and mules behind.

Cavalry men had to march long distances due to the lack of horses.

Nearly 1/4 of the Rough Riders were lost to malaria and yellow fever.

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The Battle of San Juan Hill was the crowning achievement of the war, with Roosevelt leading the charge.

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Roosevelt taunted reluctant soldiers not to leave him alone in the charge.

He led the charge up San Juan Hill astride his favorite horse, Texas.

The Rough Riders followed without hesitation and took San Juan Heights within the hour.

00:00 today on the daily dose the Rough Riders

00:02 of the spanish-american war

00:05 after the Spanish sunk the USS Maine

00:08 during the Cuban war of independence and

00:10 conjointly the spanish-american war of

00:13 1898 President William McKinley put out

00:17 an urgent call for an elite force of

00:19 volunteers to chase the Spanish out of

00:21 the Caribbean because of the hot and

00:24 humid conditions native to Cuba an odd

00:27 assortment of patriotic volunteers was

00:30 selected from the hot climate states of

00:32 Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas

00:36 consisting of Cowboys gold prospectors

00:39 hunters gamblers Native Americans and

00:42 Ivy Leaguers from the east coast army

00:45 dr. Leonard Wood led what would become

00:47 known as the Rough Riders while

00:49 assistant secretary of the Navy Theodore

00:52 Roosevelt served as second-in-command

00:55 after forming up at the now-famous

00:57 Menger hotel bar in San Antonio Texas on

01:00 May 29th 1898 1060 Rough Riders and

01:06 twelve hundred and fifty-nine horses and

01:08 mules set out by train for Tampa Florida

01:11 where they would soon board the

01:13 steamship Yucatan for the short ride to

01:15 Cuba due to intense political pressures

01:18 from Washington to speed up the

01:20 engagement only eight of the twelve

01:23 companies made the trip leaving most of

01:26 their horses and mules behind they

01:28 arrived in Cuba virtually horseless

01:31 forcing cavalry men to march long

01:33 distance through hot humid and dense

01:36 jungle conditions by the time the

01:38 expedition was over however nearly 1/4

01:42 of the Rough Riders would be lost to

01:43 malaria and yellow fever creating a

01:46 double vacuum of lost fighting strength

01:49 and deteriorating morale of the three

01:52 major engagements fought by the Rough

01:53 Riders the Battle of San Juan Hill was

01:56 the crowning achievement of the war

01:58 before the charge Roosevelt taunted some

02:02 reluctant non Rough Riders soldiers not

02:05 to leave him alone in a charge up to

02:06 Hill

02:07 drawing a sidearm and aiming it at the

02:09 group insisting that if they fail to

02:12 charge with his Rough Riders he would

02:14 shoot them dead on the spot

02:16 in response the Rough Riders chanted in

02:20 jest oh he always does he always does

02:23 prompting the hesitant soldiers to fall

02:25 in line for the assault up the hill

02:28 astride his favorite horse named Texas

02:31 Roosevelt then led the charge up San

02:33 Juan Hill

02:34 while his regiment of Rough Riders

02:36 followed up without hesitation despite

02:39 heavy casualties inflicted by high

02:41 ground Spanish troops San Juan Heights

02:44 would be taken within the hour two weeks

02:47 later the three-month long

02:49 spanish-american war would be over and

02:52 there you have it Teddy Roosevelt and

02:55 the Rough Riders today on the daily dose

💫 FAQs about This YouTube Video

1. Who were the Rough Riders?

The Rough Riders were a volunteer cavalry regiment led by Colonel Leonard Wood and second-in-command Theodore Roosevelt. They were a diverse group of volunteers, including cowboys, miners, and Ivy Leaguers, who fought in the Spanish-American War.

2. What was the significance of the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War?

The Rough Riders played a key role in the Spanish-American War, particularly in the Battle of San Juan Hill, where they had a significant and celebrated victory. Their diverse background and leadership, including Theodore Roosevelt, contributed to their success and made them a legendary part of American military history.

3. How did the Rough Riders contribute to the Spanish-American War?

The Rough Riders made a significant contribution to the Spanish-American War by engaging in crucial battles, including the Battle of San Juan Hill. Their bravery and determination helped secure important victories and demonstrated the effectiveness of a volunteer cavalry regiment in a war that had far-reaching implications for the United States.

4. What challenges did the Rough Riders face during the war?

The Rough Riders faced various challenges during the war, including the difficult terrain and harsh conditions of Cuba, where they had to march long distances without adequate transportation. They also battled against diseases like malaria and yellow fever, which took a heavy toll on their forces.

5. Who were the key leaders of the Rough Riders?

Colonel Leonard Wood led the Rough Riders, with Theodore Roosevelt serving as the second-in-command. Roosevelt's leadership and valor during the war, including the famous charge up San Juan Hill, contributed to the reputation and success of the Rough Riders.

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