Theodore Roosevelt's Second Inauguration (1905 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to March 4, 1905, with this captivating black and white film capturing scenes from Theodore Roosevelt's second presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. Watch as Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller administers the oath of office to TR, surrounded by a bustling crowd at the Capitol. Experience the grandeur of the occasion as TR addresses the gathered spectators. Marvel at the military precision of the West Point band, Naval Academy midshipmen, and mounted Rough Riders as they parade through the streets. Don't miss this rare glimpse into history as TR's carriage, accompanied by prominent political figures, makes its way to the Capitol amid a spectacle of officers, bands, and soldiers. Relive the pomp and ceremony of a bygone era with this remarkable footage of a presidential inauguration that shaped the course of American history.

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Roosevelt, T., Fuller, M. W., McKenney, J. H., Spooner, J. C., Lodge, H. C., Dalzell, J. [...] Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1905) TR's inauguration, . No. 1. [United States: s.n] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000047/