rough riders

~The Rough Riders~ What comes to mind when someone mentions the name “Rough Riders”? Most people think of dirt covered cowboys that ride horses, shoot guns, and drink plenty of whiskey. Some of this is true, but for the most part these men overcame impossible obstacles and changed the course of history. They were tough but what made them smart was their leader, Theodore Roosevelt. In the following essay, I’m going to describe the …

…the Rough Riders came just in time. Roosevelt, in my mind, led a full life and without a moment of waste. He went on to become one of the greatest presidents the U.S. has seen. I can almost bet the Rough Riders gave him a huge boost in his popularity. But either way, Theodore Roosevelt and his dirty, horseback riding, whiskey drinking Rough Riders will always be apart of our history. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** none