Let me share with you the citation of Teddy Roosevelt's
Medal of Honor:
CITATION awarding the Medal of Honor to Theodore Roosevelt:
The President of the United States
of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of The Congress the Medal of Honor to:
LIEUTENANT
COLONEL THEODORE ROOSEVELT UNITED STATES ARMY
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above
and beyond the call of duty.
Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt distinguished himself by acts of bravery on 1 July
1898, near Santiago de Cuba, Republic of Cuba, while leading a daring charge up San Juan Hill. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt,
in total disregard for his personal safety, and accompanied by only four or five men, led a desperate and gallant charge up
San Juan Hill, encouraging his troops to continue the assault through withering enemy fire over open countryside. Facing the
enemy's heavy fire, he displayed extraordinary bravery throughout the charge, and was the first to reach the enemy trenches,
where he quickly killed one of the enemy with his pistol, allowing his men to continue the assault. His leadership and valor
turned the tide in the Battle for San Juan Hill. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty
are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United
States Army.
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