Quentin Roosevelt (1918 Original Black & White Film)

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Step into history with this poignant black and white film from 1918, likely captured in France during World War I. Witness a medium close shot of Quentin Roosevelt against the backdrop of a small building, offering a glimpse into wartime life. Experience a brief moment with French and American officers, including Lieutenant Edward V. Rickenbacker, engaged in conversation. Feel the emotion as a troop train moves through a European town, with people lining the tracks to wave farewell to soldiers. The final sequence features medium close panning shots of esteemed figures including John J. Pershing, André Tardieu, Premier Georges Clemenceau, Marshal Ferdinand Foch, General Maxime Weygand, and Major General James W. McAndrews, capturing a moment of historic significance. Don't miss this rare footage offering a window into the realities of war and the presence of key figures on the global stage.

Source :
Roosevelt, Q., Clemenceau, G., Foch, F., Pershing, J. J., Rickenbacker, E., Tardieu, A. [...] Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1918) Quentin Roosevelt; Clemenceau and Foch, -1919. [United States: s.n., ?] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000083/

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