Theodore Roosevelt Speaking in St. Paul, Minnesota (1918 Original Black & White Film)

Step back into history with this poignant black and white film from 1918, capturing a solemn moment as Theodore Roosevelt, adorned with a mourning armband for his son Quentin, addresses a large crowd gathered in an open area. Witness the intensity and emotion as Roosevelt delivers a heartfelt speech from a covered platform, surrounded by the industrial backdrop of what seems to be a factory and its surrounding area. Experience a rare glimpse of Roosevelt's resilience and leadership during a time of personal tragedy, immortalized in this historic footage.

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Roosevelt, T. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1918) TR speaking in St. Paul, Minnesota. [United States: s.n., ?] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000007/