What were Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders?

People next to Theodore Roosevelt statue by The American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan, New York, USA.

Teddy Roosevelt was one of the most memorable and influential Presidents of the United States. However, some of his actions and projects went down in history even before he became President. When Roosevelt was still the Assistant Secretary of the United States Navy, he gave his resignation in 1898 in order to … Read more

Ultimate Guide to the Filipino-American War

wounded American soldiers at Santa Mesa in 1899

The Filipino-American War is also referred to as the Philippine-American War, the Philippine War, the Philippine Insurrection, or the Tagalog Insurgency. It was an armed conflict between the United States and the First Philippine Republic. The war lasted from February 4, 1899, to July 2, 1902. For Filipino nationalists, the war is … Read more

Movies Based on the Filipino-American War

Movies Based on the Filipino-American War

Our history as a species is full of bloodshed, death, warring, and some more bloodshed. For the majority of our species’ years, we engaged in battles large and small over things important and trivial. This practice still continues on today, though it has receded in recent decades by a huge margin, leading … Read more