Bravery In The Rough Riders

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The Rough Riders were a volunteer cavalry filled with a diverse set of men. It was thanks to the 10th that we were able to win the battle of Las Guasimas and lead into the battle for San Juan Hill. It was at San Juan where the 10th did the most fighting and lost many men. They charged up the hill knowing they may not survive. “Nothing could stop the rush of our men. The two lines became merged into one a line of cheering, yelling heroes whom bullets could not stop.” (Glass). It was here that they proved to the U.S that they more than deserved their name, “Buffalo Soldier”, as they charged with no fear and in the end help Roosevelt again secure another U.S victory. Stories of the 10th bravery were spread as it helped inspire young black men to realize their potential and begin to stand up for their …show more content…

They would fight in World War I, now they were not only fight for America but for the Triple Entente. The 369th Infantry Regiment was a segregated black infantry that earned both their name, Harlem Hellfighters, and their insignia, a rattlesnake. The Germans called them “hellfighters” as they proved how they had tenacity when it came to battle. Also, “70 percent of the 369th called Harlem home”( Henry). Their insignia was a rattlesnake, which was fitting as they showed bravery and fierceness in battle. World War I was really the time for African Americans to fight on behalf of not only America but for democracy.“Hundreds of black men laid down their lives in France because they refused to believe that they were anything but men, worthy of being Americans and representing their country.”(Myers). It was much larger than just protecting your family it meant more. Unfortunately it was hypocritical as blacks were still separated from white troops and were still being treated unjustly at home; therefore this was their chance to earn the respect they deserved long time

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