Theodore Roosevelt, Shall We Prepare? (1916 Original Black & White Film)

Step into the past with this captivating black and white film from 1916, featuring two sequences showcasing Theodore Roosevelt's dynamic presence. In the first sequence, Roosevelt emerges onto the porch of Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, N.Y., addressing the camera with impassioned words on military preparedness during World War I. Experience the intensity and conviction in his voice as he speaks to the urgent need for readiness. In the second sequence, Roosevelt sits at his desk in the Metropolitan Magazine office in New York City, engaged in conversation with a man who may be Carl Hovey, the magazine's editor. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness the iconic figure in moments of historical significance and intimate dialogue.

Source :
Roosevelt, T., Hovey, C., Paramount Pictures Corporation, Bray Studios & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1916) Shall We Prepare?. United States: Paramount Pictures. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000006/