Theodore Roosevelt's Funeral At Oyster Bay (1919 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time with this poignant black and white film from 1919, offering a glimpse into the funeral proceedings of Theodore Roosevelt on January 8th, 1919, in Oyster Bay, New York. Witness solemn scenes of Christ Episcopal Church, the funeral procession, and Youngs Memorial Cemetery as the nation bids farewell to a beloved leader.

Experience the dignified funeral procession, with specially delegated New York City mounted police guards leading the way. Watch as the flag-draped casket is reverently placed in the hearse, surrounded by mourners and crowds gathered on the church lawn. Follow the casket's journey through the church entrance to the hearse, with Rev. George E. Talmadge overseeing the solemn service.

At the cemetery, observe the casket being shouldered and carried up the steep pathway to the gravesite, accompanied by family members including Theodore Roosevelt's son, Archie Roosevelt, in uniform. Among the attendees captured in the footage are notable figures such as General Peyton C. March, Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall, and Rear Admiral Cameron M. Winslow, paying their respects to the esteemed leader.

Witness poignant moments in the crowd, including Theodore Roosevelt's friend Major-General Leonard Wood and Oscar S. Straus, Secretary of Commerce and Labor in Theodore Roosevelt's Cabinet, as the nation comes together to honor the enduring legacy of Theodore Roosevelt.

Source :
Talmadge, G. E., Roosevelt, A. B., March, P. C., Marshall, T. R., Winslow, C. M., Wood, L. [...] Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1919) TR's funeral at Oyster Bay. United States: Universal Film Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000176/