Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Rough Riders

CARD IMAGE:

Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders

Theodore Roosevelt lead his Rough Riders (including some of his Badlands cronies) in the charge up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War and went on to become one of America's greatest presidents. Roosevelt was a conservationist and lead the way to the establishment of the National Park System during his presidency. Photo courtesy of Medora Trading Post. 701-623-4308.

Dear Peter,

Where's TR when we need him? No current candidate has that panache.

Though a ways from San Juan Hill, this is the kind of card you can buy at TR Nat'l Park in ND.

Dees

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