Sounds like someone is attempting to askew history.
Sorry but whatever information that was is flawed.
There isn't any point of contention.
The "The Rough Riders" were from all races, creeds, and colors. Documented.
TR's unit for example, was made up mostly of
Native Americans, Cowboys, and Ranchers.
He got men from the Southwestern Territories of the US, because he knew Cuba was hot, and they had worked long hours on horseback in hot weather.
Remember that a significant number of Cowboys of that era, and that area, were in fact African-Americans that had been former slaves, and Native Americans.
Also, TR wasn't into the 'White Man' thing.
His dinner with Booker T. Washington at the White House was extremely controversial at the time, it was the first time an African-American had been invited to dine with a President at the White House.
TR didn't care.
In his book, men were judged on their merits, abilities, and actions, not the color of their skin.
See the link:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinio...d94_story.html
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