San Juan Hill is a prominent ridge located near Santiago de Cuba in Cuba. It gained historical significance during the Spanish-American War in 1898, particularly during the Battle of San Juan Hill, where American forces fought to capture the strategic position from Spanish troops. The battle is famously associated with Theodore Roosevelt and his volunteer cavalry unit, the Rough Riders. Their charge up the hill became a symbol of American bravery and determination. The successful capture of San Juan Hill played a crucial role in the eventual American victory in the war and the subsequent Treaty of Paris.