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Unveiling of the Rough Riders Flag

January 11, 2012
1:00 PM
Historic Supreme Court Chamber 2nd Floor

1:00 PM – Symposium in the historic supreme court

1:40 PM – Flag Unveiling

2:00 PM – Refreshments and Mixer with Speakers

The First Volunteer Calvary, also referred to as the Rough Riders, formed with leadership from prominent Arizonans. Their flag, colorful mascots, personalities, and valor earned them a special place in President Theodore Roosevelt’s heart.

The Arizona Capitol Museum displays their flag for six months every year. Join the Arizona Capitol Museum Guild as they explore this amazing Arizona regiment and their flag.

The Arizona Capitol Museum Guild Historian, Matthew Krahn, and the Arizona Rough Riders’ Association will present a symposium on the history of the First Volunteer Cavalry and their flag during the Spanish American War.

Matt Krahn is an Arizona native and graduate of Arizona State University’s Baccalaureate program in Secondary Education with an emphasis in American History.

Matt has continued his passion for historical studies at the graduate level. He is currently attending American Military University, where he is pursuing a Masters of Arts in Military History. In addition to Matt’s academic pursuits, he is also a member of the Arizona Rough Riders Association, the Theodore Roosevelt Association, the American Historical Association, and the Society for Military History. Matt currently serves as the Arizona Capitol Museum Guild Historian.

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