Published Feb 14, 2022
105: “A Splendid Little War:” The Spanish-American War and Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders
Greg Jackson explores the transformative Spanish-American War, highlighting Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders' heroics and strategic battles like San Juan Hill, alongside the geopolitical implications of American imperialism as the U.S. claimed territories, reshaping global influence.
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