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US Department of the Interior@Interior · Jul 1, 2026

On this day in 1898, Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders up Kettle Hill during the Battle of San Juan Heights,…

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On this day in 1898, Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders up Kettle Hill during the Battle of San Juan Heights, an event that made him a national hero and launched his political career to the presidency. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery, and today the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library was dedicated in Medora, North Dakota.

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    On this day in 1898, Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders up Kettle Hill during the Battle of San Juan Heights, calling it "the great day of my life." The charge made him a national hero and helped launch the political career that carried him to the presidency. 🧵

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    More than 100 years after the battle, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery on that day. Few Americans embodied courage, determination, and service quite like Theodore Roosevelt. Photos courtesy of the Harvard Library Theodore Roosevelt Collection. 2/3

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    Today, we celebrate the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. As part of the Freedom 250 celebration, @POTUS and @SecretaryBurgum will join the dedication honoring one of America's greatest conservationists, leaders, and presidents. 🇺🇸 3/3 Learn more: trlibrary.com/grand-opening