US President Donald Trump's visit to the city of Medora was marked by extraordinary scenes. The president's limousine was escorted through city streets by riders dressed in the historic uniforms of the famous "Rough Riders" volunteer cavalry unit of the 19th century.
Trump traveled to North Dakota to attend the opening ceremony of the newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The event was organized as part of the "Freedom 250" program, held to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence.
After the president arrived in the city by special train, riders in historical attire greeted him and escorted his motorcade to the library. The ceremony was organized as a tribute to the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, who led the famous "Rough Riders" volunteer cavalry unit in the late 19th century.
The visit also produced some memorable moments. According to The Guardian, the horses left noticeable marks on the road surface as they moved through the city streets. The riders later lined up on stage at an event held at the Burning Hills Amphitheater, where they accompanied Trump's speech, which lasted approximately one hour.
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, which cost $450 million to build, was constructed in the region where Theodore Roosevelt — who laid the foundations of conservation policy in the United States — once lived and worked.