Theodore Roosevelt's Inaugural Address (1905 Original Black & White Film)

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Experience the historic inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt as the 26th President of the United States in 1905, captured in this black and white film. Join the celebration and fanfare as TR rides through Washington, D.C. in an open landau, escorted by mounted Rough Riders and surrounded by Secret Service men and detectives. Witness the solemn moment as Chief Justice Melville Weston Fuller administers the presidential oath of office on the platform at the east front of the Capitol, with West Point cadets and Annapolis midshipmen in attendance. Don't miss this rare glimpse into a significant moment in American history.

Source :
Roosevelt, T., Spooner, J. C., Lodge, H. C., Dalzell, J., Fuller, M. W., McKenney, J. H. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1905) TR's inaugural ceremony. [United States: s.n] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000336/

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