Class and Social Diversity

The regiment includes Ivy League athletes, wealthy clubmen, cowboys, gamblers, and immigrants, with Roosevelt celebrating how these disparate groups merge into a cohesive fighting force.

The regiment includes cowboys, hunters, miners, and Ivy League athletes, highlighting the social mix that defined the Rough Riders.

The regiment includes cowpunchers, gamblers, college athletes, and adventurers from various backgrounds, with nicknames reflecting their contrasts.