Colonel Funston Swimming The Bagbag River (1899 Original Black & White Film)

Relive a heroic moment from the Spanish-American War with this captivating black and white film from 1899! In a fictionalized reenactment, an American officer embarks on a daring swim across the Bagbag River, defying enemy soldiers on the opposite shore. With his men providing cover fire and guiding a raft, he navigates the treacherous waters until the American flag is triumphantly unfurled in victory. Don't miss this stirring portrayal of courage and triumph in the face of adversity!

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1899) Colonel Funston swimming the Bagbag River. United States: Edison Mfg. Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/99407593