Japanese & Russian Peace Delegates Arrive At Portsmouth (1905 Original Black & White Film)

Check out this captivating black and white film from 1905 capturing a pivotal moment in history. On August 5, 1905, the Japanese and Russian delegations embarked on a journey from New York City to the Portsmouth Peace Conference. Witness the scene at the New York Yacht Club wharf as the Japanese delegation boards U.S. Navy steam launches, followed by the arrival of the Russian delegation, including prominent figures such as Sergius Witte and Baron Roman Rosen. Join them as they set sail to Oyster Bay to meet with President Theodore Roosevelt before heading to the conference in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Don't miss this rare glimpse into diplomatic history!

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Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1905) Japanese and Russian peace delegates--leaving New York City. [United States: s.n] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000340/