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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: The Rough Riders

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the best-selling book by Theodore Roosevelt about the Rough Riders. The Rough Riders were a group of voluntary men who fought horseback in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: July 1: The Rough Riders Storm San Juan Hill

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this Today in History site as a jumping off place to view information about the Rough Riders, the Battle of San Juan Hill, and the Spanish-American War that is available in the Library of Congress. Find photographs, pamphlets, and...
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Amaziah B Morrison of the Rough Riders Writes Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Letter written by 40 year old Amaziah B. Morrison, enlistee of the 1st U. S. Volunteer Cavalry, "Rough Riders," while they were preparing to depart for the front during the Spanish-American War.the Rough Riders.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Colfax County, New Mexico Boys of Rough Riders: News

For Students 9th - 10th
Newspaper article from The Raton Range, Raton, New Mexico describes the local men of Colfax County, New Mexico, who joined what would become the 1st U. S. Volunteer Cavalry, better known as the Rough Riders.
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Library of Congress

Loc: World of 1898: Spanish American War: Rough Riders

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief history of the Rough Riders, a group of voluntary men who fought with Theodore Roosevelt in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: David Leahy: 1st u.s. Volunteer Cavalry: Rough Riders: Writes Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Letters from Spanish American War soldier, David Leahy, who was one of the "Rough Riders" of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry. Leahy describes his experience in the war including the Battle of San Juan Hill.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: A Letter Home From Rough Rider Alexander H. Wallace

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish American War Centennial website presents a letter from Alexander H. Wallace describing his experiences at San Juan Heights during the Spanish American War, 1898.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Teddy Roosevelt: The Rough Rider in the White House

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief, but very interesting biography of the country's youngest president at that time, Theodore Roosevelt. The article gives a good look at his life before he was president, and a hint of what was in store for the country after he...
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Curated OER

Rough Riders Monument Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides brief information and two large pictures on the Rough Riders Memorial at the National Cemetery.
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Arlington Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery: Rough Riders Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides brief information and two large pictures on the Rough Riders Memorial at the National Cemetery.
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Curated OER

The Rough Riders Monument Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides brief information and two large pictures on the Rough Riders Memorial at the National Cemetery.
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Curated OER

A Group of Rough Riders in Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief history of the Rough Riders, a group of voluntary men who fought with Theodore Roosevelt in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
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Curated OER

Rough Riders Grave Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief history of the Rough Riders, a group of voluntary men who fought with Theodore Roosevelt in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
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Curated OER

Theodore Roosevelt & the Rough Riders Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides brief information and two large pictures on the Rough Riders Memorial at the National Cemetery.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: W. Pollock: Pawnee Indian and Artist [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account featuring the life of a Pawnee Native American who adapted to the ways of the Americans and later served in Roosevelt's Rough Riders.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Account of the Battles for Kettle and San Juan Hills

For Students 9th - 10th
An account by Theodore Roosevelt of the assaults on Kettle and San Juan Hills by his Rough Riders in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Letters of Carl Lovelace

For Students 9th - 10th
Letters written by trooper Carl Lovelace of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Infantry, "Rough Riders", provides details of his service in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Dislodging a Jammed Dynamite Gun Shell With an Axe!

For Students 9th - 10th
An account from the Spanish American War describes an incident involving the Rough Riders' dynamite gun during the Battle of San Juan Hill.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Colfax County, New Mexico Boys: 1st Territorial Volunteer Infantry

For Students 9th - 10th
Newspaper Article from The Raton Range, Raton, New Mexico dated June 30, 1898, about the local men of Colfax County, New Mexico, who joined what would become the 1st Territorial Volunteer Infantry and known as the Rough Riders.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: Story of an Oklahoma Cowboy, William Mc Ginty [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An article describing the life of the famous cowboy who was also one of Teddy Roosevelt's "Rough Riders". The article provides details about his wife including her work in the U.S. Post Office.
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PBS

Reporting America at War: Richard Harding Davis: The Battle of San Juan Hil

For Students 9th - 10th
A journalist's dispatch to the New York Herald about the Battle of San Juan Hill. Richard Harding Davis reported on the Spanish-American War popularizing the war and Theodore Roosevelt.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Theodore Roosevelt: Icon of the American Century

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough examination of the life of Theodore Roosevelt and the people and events that influenced him. You'll find photographs of Roosevelt, as well as photos, paintings, and biographies of some influential people in Roosevelt's life.
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Other

Theodore Roosevelt: Almanac of Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 1st - 9th
This site has everything about Theodore Roosevelt. Find his speeches, his family life, videos, his time in the military, as well as his presidency. The site is well laid out and easy to navigate.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: February 3: Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site to read Roosevelt's personal diary entries & see an actual diary page. Site includes a biography, photos and links to related sources.

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