Theodore Roosevelt in New Mexico (1916 Original Black & White Film)

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Experience a piece of history with this black and white film from 1916! Join Theodore Roosevelt on October 23, 1916, as he campaigns for Republican presidential nominee Charles Evans Hughes and critiques the Wilson administration in Albuquerque, N.M. Witness a vibrant auto parade and catch Roosevelt passing by in an open touring car alongside Albert B. Fall, one of New Mexico's early U.S. Senators. Delve into candid moments as Roosevelt converses with figures like Sen. Fall and George Curry, former territorial governor of New Mexico. Watch as Roosevelt addresses a sizable crowd from a platform in front of the Alvarado Hotel, where two young women on horseback present him with flowers. Don't miss this glimpse into a pivotal moment in American political history!

Source :
Pathé Exchange, F. O., Roosevelt Memorial Association, F. O. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1916) TR in New Mexico. [United States: s.n] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000168/

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