United States. Army. Cavalry, 10th

President Roosevelt tells Senator Scott that the neither the Tenth Cavalry, nor any other regiment, “ever rescued the Rough Riders from any predicament.” He explains that his regiment fought next to the First and Tenth regulars, and the three regiments fought well, but none of them “was ever helped out of a scrape by another, or ever helped another out of a scrape” outside of the implications of fighting side by side.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Twelve officers of color are listed, including names, ranks, titles, and dates of appointment. The list includes individuals from the 9th Calvary, 10th Calvary, 24th Infantry, 25th Infantry, and Philippine Scouts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-21

Creator(s)

The Military Secretary's Office

A list of all men of color appointed to or continued in office by President Roosevelt, complete with the office and date.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01

Creator(s)

Unknown

Quintard Taylor provides a history of the African American servicemen, the Buffalo Soldiers, who served in the American West after the Civil War, and he examines the relationship between Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and two regiments of the Buffalo Soldiers, the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry, that served alongside the Rough Riders in Cuba. Taylor highlights the heroics of individual Buffalo Soldiers, including recipients of the Medal of Honor, and he quotes extensively from Roosevelt’s writings to give Roosevelt’s views on these servicemen. Taylor examines a dispute that arose after the war when Roosevelt questioned the actions of some of the Tenth Cavalry men at the Battle of San Juan Heights. 

A photograph of Taylor, five photographs of various Buffalo Soldiers, and an illustration of Roosevelt with Booker T. Washington appear in the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2009-10-24

Gary Ross Mormino explores the relationship between Florida, Cuba, and the Spanish-American War. Mormino describes the enclaves of Cuban immigrants in Florida, and he notes that cities like Key West, Florida, were home to revolutionary movements and figures like Jose Marti. Mormino examines the influx of soldiers into Florida cities such as Tampa, Lakeland, and Miami, and he details the not unexpected difficulties with drink, women, and race relations between white and African American soldiers. Mormino also describes the chaotic mustering and departure of the troops from Florida, and he asserts that while much of Florida may have experienced a temporary economic boost from the war, it had “little long-term impact” on the state.

Eight photographs and five illustrations populate the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2009-10-24