Governor Whitman of New York, at GOP Convention, Chicago (1916 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to the historic 16th Republican National Convention held in Chicago from June 7th to 10th, 1916, with this captivating black and white film. Witness the bustling scenes outside the Congress Hotel as delegates gather for this momentous event. Delve into the political atmosphere as key figures such as Governor Charles S. Whitman of New York, Francis Hendricks, George W. Perkins, and Chauncey M. Depew are captured in medium shots, each playing a significant role in the political landscape of the time. Experience the grandeur of the Coliseum, the venue where the convention took place, in a medium shot, providing a glimpse into the heart of the action. Relive the excitement and tension of this pivotal moment in American politics, preserved for generations to come in this remarkable archival footage.

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Pathé Exchange, Pathé Exchange, F. O., Roosevelt Memorial Association, F. O. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1916) Chauncey Depew, Senator Perkins, and Governor Whitman of New York, at GOP Convention, Chicago, Ill. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000207/