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title: Rough Riders Memorial
text: A 21 - gun salute by the artillery welcomed President Roosevelt , who was accompanied by Lieutenant General S.B.M. Young ( the recently retired Chief of Staff of the United States Army ) and Major General Frank McCoy ( his military aide ) . Each band played a musical selection , and Rev. Henry A. Brown provided the invocation . The crowd sang Nearer , My God , to Thee and then Mrs. Capron unveiled the memorial as the bands played The Star Spangled Banner . President Roosevelt spoke at length about patriotism and duty , and then the Rev. Dr. Stafford provided an oration on virtue . After several more musical pieces by the bands , Rev. Brown gave the benediction . Taps was played by a bugler , and another 21 - gun salute closed the ceremony .