Theodore Roosevelt in Norway & Denmark (1910 Original Black & White Film)

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Step back in time with this remarkable black and white film from 1910, capturing Theodore Roosevelt's journey through Europe after his African expedition. Follow Roosevelt, alongside King Haakon, Queen Maud, Edith Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt, and others, as they embark on a memorable visit to Denmark and Norway. Experience the grandeur as carriages whisk them from railway stations to majestic palaces and theaters. Witness the anticipation as Roosevelt prepares to deliver his acceptance speech for the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize at the National Theater in Oslo, greeted warmly by dignitaries and crowds alike. Marvel at the scenes outside King Frederick University and the bustling crowds at Copenhagen's streets. Join in the historical journey as Roosevelt explores Frederiksborg Castle and bids farewell at Kronborg Castle before boarding the steamer Queen Maud, sailing past iconic landmarks before returning to Copenhagen. Relive this extraordinary voyage through the lens of history, preserved for generations to come.

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Roosevelt, T., Haakon Vii, K. O. N., Maud, Q., Roosevelt, E. K. C., Derby, E. R., Roosevelt, K. [...] Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1910) TR in Norway and Denmark,1. [United States: s.n] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000345/

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