Theodore Roosevelt in A Rowboat On Oyster Bay (1914 Original Black & White Film)

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Step back in time with rare black and white footage from 1914 capturing Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, rowing alone on the waters of Oyster Bay. In this serene scene, witness Roosevelt's solitary rowing excursion away from the shore. The second sequence brings Archie Roosevelt, Theodore's son, and an unidentified boy as they expertly beach the boat under the watchful eye of Theodore Roosevelt himself. Experience a moment frozen in history with this vintage glimpse into the life of one of America's iconic leaders.

Source :
Roosevelt, T., Roosevelt, A. B. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1914) TR in a rowboat on Oyster Bay, Archie assists with boat to shore. [United States: Hearst-Selig News Pictorial, or 1915] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000103/

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