Theodore Roosevelt at San Diego Exposition (1915 Original Black & White Film)

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Step back into 1915 and witness a momentous occasion as Theodore Roosevelt graces the Panama-California Exposition on Roosevelt Day, July 27. Join the former president as he arrives at the United States Government Building in a grand open touring car, accompanied by distinguished figures including George W. Marston, park commissioner. Experience the excitement as Gilbert Aubrey Davidson, president of the Exposition, and others warmly greet Roosevelt and his party. Don't miss the final scenes capturing Roosevelt and his wife, Edith, engaging with various officials and a child on the steps of the building, culminating in a close-up of the group in conversation. Step into history with this captivating black and white film documenting a moment of grandeur and camaraderie.

Source :
Stineman, R. P., Roosevelt, T., Marston, G. W., Davidson, G. A., Roosevelt, E. K. C. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1915) TR at San Diego Exposition. [United States: s.n] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000056/

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