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Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, together with Colonel Leonard Wood, created a mounted cavalry for deployment in the Spanish-American War that became well known as the "Rough Riders". In command of the Rough Riders, on July 1, 1898 Roosevelt lead his Rough Riders in the assault on Kettle Hill and also participated in the taking of nearby San Juan Hill. As Roosevelt led his dis-mounted cavalry in the assault, he spurred his mount to lead the charge, finding himself well in advance of the rest of his troops. Armed only with a pistol and with only four or five men immediately behind him, he charged courageously into the heavy fire of the enemy to inspire and lead his Rough Riders to victory.
Theodore Roosevelt served in the New York National Guard before active duty service. Many historians believe the Medal of Honor was denied him after the end of the war, based upon political pressure from Secretary of War Alger as a personal vendetta. Roosevelt subsequently was elected President of the Untied States. After a century of debate Congress authorized a belated award in 2000, and the following year his long-sought Medal of Honor was presented, making him the ONLY president to receive it. During World War II his son, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. received the Medal of Honor for his own heroic leadership.
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