Theodore Roosevelt
Era | Spanish American War |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Military Decorations | Medal of Honor |
Wall | BB |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 2 |
Plaque Number | 1 |
STATESMAN ~ AUTHOR ~ EXPLORER ~ SOLDIER
NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATE
Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valiant assault of San Juan Hill. As President, his energetic vision helped bring the nation into the new century. America owes nearly 200 million acres of national forest and parkland to his foresight.