Roosevelt, Theodore

The equestrian statue was completed in 1922 and depicts Theodore Roosevelt as the leader of the cavalry regiment that fought during the Spanish–American War, called the Rough Riders.

 According to the Regional Arts & Culture Council, which administers the work, “Proctor took great care in accurately depicting Roosevelt as a symbol of American determination, success, and strength and as a bridge back to the Wild West.”

 The statue was toppled by rioters during the Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage in October 2020, along with the nearby statue of Abraham Lincoln, in what Portland police declared a riot.

Photos by Steve Morgan and Daderot

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