War with Spain Medal of Honor Recipient Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt:
Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt distinguished himself by acts of bravery on July, 1, 1898, near Santiago de Cuba, Republic of Cuba, while leading a daring charge up San Juan Hill.
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt, in total disregard for his personal safety, and accompanied by only four or five men, led a desperate and gallant charge up San Juan Hill, encouraging his troops to continue the assault through withering enemy fire over open countryside.
Facing the enemy's heavy fire, he displayed extraordinary bravery throughout the charge, and was the first to reach the enemy trenches, where he quickly killed one of the enemy with his pistol, allowing his men to continue the assault.
His leadership and valor turned the tide in the Battle for San Juan Hill. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Panamint City, California was a mining district discovered by outlaws that were hiding deep in the Panamint Range of what is now Death Valley National Park. It is said that there were fifty murders in the town's short two year boom period.
Old Appleton got its start in the early 1800s. Today, a semi-ghost town with a population of just about 85 people, it still features its beautifully restored 1879 bridge and a few old buildings.
Spain, of course.
Korčula, Croatia