Why Faith Matters
The Spanish-American War
Faith is Complete Trust
Faith is comprised of things hoped for. It is the evidence of things not seen. ‘Faith’ is a broad term, and it is used in ways that express a range of different beliefs and attitudes. In its most general sense, though, faith means much the same thing as trust. Faith is complete trust or confidence in someone or something; Faith helps you believe things you cannot see or touch.
An example of faith from American history lies in the story of the Spanish American war and then President Teddy Roosevelt. He was a President, fighter, and Patriot known for his adventurous attitude. He had faith in himself and others, which helped him steer our nations towards liberty, freedom, and international recognition on the world-stage.
The Spanish-American war began in May of 1898, and rather than stay in the comfort of his government office and ask his soldiers to fight, then President Teddy Roosevelt had faith in himself to lead soldiers from front lines to fight for liberty. In doing so, he formed the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry to help fight the war. Alongside his friend Leonard Wood, an American war hero, Teddy sifted through nearly 25,000 applications to create the group that came to be known as the “Rough Riders.”
By the end of President Roosevelt’s administration, his name was synonymous with the faith, liberty, and the American fighting spirit. His faith and integrity have inspired generations of Americans. Though born into a wealthy family, Roosevelt’s willingness to sacrifice his own luxury for the betterment of his country distinguished him as a true American hero and the embodiment of American resilience and determination. Furthermore, President Roosevelt’s efforts to preserve America’s natural beauty would earn him a place on Mount Rushmore, a monument in the Dakotas meant to honor remarkable American leaders for many future generations to come.