Step into history with this captivating black and white film from 1916, capturing a pivotal moment in American politics.
On May 27, 1916, just before the Republican Party and Progressive Party conventions, the newly formed Roosevelt Non-Partisan League organizes a powerful demonstration of support for Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill.
Over 2,000 people journey from New York City to Oyster Bay to witness TR's impassioned speech on "Americanism." Experience the fervor as the crowd gathers around the porch, eagerly awaiting TR's words and shaking his hand in admiration.
Watch as TR addresses the crowd, alongside Richard M.
Hurd, chairman of the organizing committee.
Additionally, catch a glimpse of TR speaking at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco on July 21, 1915, adding depth to this historical footage.
Relive the energy and enthusiasm of this momentous occasion as TR rallies his supporters at Sagamore Hill, preserved for generations to come.
