Question

Before he was elected President, how did Theodore Roosevelt distinguish himself as a brave, patriotic hero during the Spanish-American War?

Answer 1

T. Roosevelt had helped rough riders capture San Juan Hill from the Spanish. This victory singled him as a war heroe as  his effort resulted in a resounding American victory, as the spanish naval fled from cuban harbours.

Answer 2

Answer:

Before he was elected President, Theodore Roosevelt distinguished himself as a brave, patriotic hero during the Spanish-American War by leading the Rough Riders in Cuba.

Explanation:

Rough Riders is the name received by the 1st Voluntary Cavalry Regiment of the United States during the Spanish-American War, in 1898.

During the Battle of San Juan Hill, the Rough Riders had been hit very hard, with a casualty rate of about 76% of their men killed or injured. Towards the end of July, Theodore Roosevelt (colonel of the regiment and future president) and a group of high-ranking officials and doctors wrote to the United States Department of War on July 31, "the army must be relieved immediately, or will die" Therefore, on August 8, the remains of the regiment were transferred by ship, with other troops, to Montauk, Long Island, being welcomed as heroes on August 14.