Theodore Roosevelt At Sagamore Hill (1912 Original Black & White Film)

Experience a rare glimpse into history with this black and white film from 1912, capturing Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill during the summer of that year. Watch as TR, astride his faithful horse Sidar, exchanges greetings with William P. Helm, an Associated Press correspondent detailed to cover both Wilson and TR during the 1912 campaign. Follow TR's interactions as he rides away from Sagamore, returns, and affectionately feeds his horse by hand. Witness candid moments as he plays with his beloved dogs and attends to his correspondence, with the assistance of his son Archie. Concluding with a scene of TR, axe in hand, strolling down the driveway, this footage provides a unique window into the life of one of America's most iconic figures.

Source :
Roosevelt, T., Roosevelt, A. B., Helm, W. P., Associated Press, Pathé Frères, Roosevelt Memorial Association & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1912) Scenes of TR at Sagamore Hill. [S.l.: Pathé Frères] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000076/