A Glimpse into Argentina’s Past
On 20 August 2026, the Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo “General San Martín” — the historic cavalry unit created by General José de San Martín in 1812 — shared a scanned page from the Argentine magazine El Hogar, originally published on 17 August 1950. The post appeared on the regiment’s official X (Twitter) account at 12:57 and was later replicated on Instagram, sparking interest among history enthusiasts.
The original publication is 76 years old. While the exact content was not detailed in the social media post, it is widely presumed to be a tribute or chronicle about the regiment or its legendary founder, given the context. The tweet included hashtags such as #ArchivoRgc, #Granaderos and #HerederosDelLibertador, reinforcing the unit’s pride in its heritage.
What Is the Granaderos a Caballo?
This elite military unit was established by San Martín in 1812 to serve as his personal escort and played a crucial role in the South American independence wars. Today, it performs ceremonial duties and guards the Casa Rosada, the presidential palace in Buenos Aires. The regiment is widely considered a symbol of Argentine national identity.
El Hogar: A Cultural Icon
The magazine El Hogar (Spanish for “The Home”) was a pioneering weekly publication that circulated between 1904 and 1982. It covered culture, society, literature and politics, becoming one of the most influential magazines in Argentina during the 20th century. Sharing a page from its archive highlights the importance of preserving historical documents.
The regiment also provided a link to the Instagram version of the post: https://t.co/doyDraF3B3. Early reactions on Instagram showed 6 likes within the first minutes, but the reach is expected to grow as the post circulates.