Theodore Roosevelt At Sagamore Hill (1918 Original Black & White Film)

Step into history with this poignant black and white film from 1918, capturing Theodore Roosevelt's impassioned speeches in support of the Liberty Loan campaigns during World War I. On September 28, 1918, TR addresses crowds in Baltimore, rallying support for the fourth Liberty Loan, while wearing a mourning armband for his son, Quentin. Watch as he helps open the campaign at Oriole Park, walking alongside Phillips L. Goldsborough, chairman of the Liberty Loan Committee for Maryland, and former Maryland Governor. Witness TR's interaction with Cardinal James Gibbons of Baltimore before delivering a stirring address to a packed stadium, including notable figures like Mrs. Thomas J. Preston and Dr. Thomas J. Preston. Then, at Sagamore Hill on April 2, 1918, TR addresses Liberty Loan workers from the New York District, emphasizing the importance of their efforts. Experience the passion and determination of TR as he rallies support for the war effort, preserved for generations to come.

Source :
Roosevelt Memorial Association, F. O., Société Française Des Films Et Cinématographes Eclair, F. O. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1918) TR at Baltimore; TR at Sagamore Hill. [United States: s.n] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000164/