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The 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment was first raised by Theodore Roosevelt in 1898 to fight in the Spanish-American War in Cuba. Along with other forces, the regiment set off from Tampa. Teddy Roosevelt’s men distinguished themselves in battle, gaining the ‘Rough Riders’ nickname. Roosevelt’s actions helped propel him into the Presidency between 1901-08. He was a popular and charismatic figure, a keen man of action even when holding the highest office. TRR famously spared the life of a bear cub one day when out hunting, an event celebrated in a New York newspaper’s cartoon, which in turn prompted an enterprising company to produce the first Teddy Bear soft toys.
The Rough Riders meanwhile live on as a Tampa charity group. They were out in force for Toys for Tots Day today, where people were encouraged to contribute a teddy bear and other gifts.
It was Toys for Tots Day in Tampa, sponsored by the local WFLA News Channel 8 ABC TV franchise and the Rough Riders charity. My wife contributed a teddy bear plus other gifts that I dropped off, so helping to fill out to replica trolley car.
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day. It's not too late to do one yourself. Suggestion: spread the word that cigarette butts meet the scientific definition of toxic waste.
Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders appealed for gifts of teddy bears as part of Kindness Day sponsored by Tampa’s Channel 8 WFLA. In return, a message that my wife might endorse.