Kevin Callen2020-10-14T12:41:01-04:00 Portfolio Description 1 Other Historical Artifacts, Presidents Part Of The Flag Carried Up San Juan Hill By Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. A section of the original Rough Rider flag saved by bugler J. Kirk McCurdy. This flag was from troop F and was one of the first 3 troop guidon flags to reach the top of San Juan Hill during the Rough Rider’s gallant charge in 1898. 1st July 1898: American politician and later President, Theodore Roosevelt (1858 – 1919) leading his ‘rough riders’ unit San Juan Hill during the Spanish – American War. Painting by W G Read (Photo by MPI/Getty Images) Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
