Reply #63: Leonard Wood: Rough Rider, Surgeon, Architect of American Imperialism

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On Tuesday, December 27 at 6:45 am
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Leonard Wood: Rough Rider, Surgeon, Architect of American Imperialism
Jack McCallum

Jack McCallum argues that Leonard Wood was one of the most fascinating but least remembered figures in modern American history. In his book "Leonard Wood," Mr. McCallum uses photographs, correspondence and diaries to chronicle the life of the Major General who served as the U.S. Army Chief of Staff and the commander of the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War. The author also details Leonard Wood's friendship with Theodore Roosevelt, as well as Wood's 1920 presidential campaign. This event was hosted by the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.

Jack McCallum is Medical Director of Neuroscience at Baylor Medical Center and teaches history at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.

Publisher: New York University Press Washington Square New York, NY 10003