January 31, 2007

Rough Riders: An American Saga of Guts and Glory

Posted in History in the Digital Age at 3:13 pm by ccj83

The Turner Network Television (TNT) has produced the original mini series Rough Riders. In the website of this show, one can find a brief yet satisfying history of the Spanish-American War. In addition, one finds that the site also provides a summary on the origins of Yellow Journalism and the role it played during the war. A link to a timeline of events prior, during and after the war is also provided for the viewers. Finally, a fun and detailed link on Rough Riders History can be found. This particular page has several other links to download fun facts and legends about Teddy’s Rough Riders. The website also offers information on the production of the miniseries. This is a useful site since it informs viewers of the history of the Spanish-American war. The website is also useful for others interested in learning about this period in American history.

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