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Crowd gathers in front of Theodore Roosevelt statue at the dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Theodore Roosevelt’s oldest child, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, sits on stage next to the empty chair.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall talks with guests at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial dedication ceremony while the statue of Theodore Roosevelt stands guard in the background.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
The statue of Theodore Roosevelt, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, rises above the crowd at the dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
Stage and chairs are ready for the ceremony on Theodore Roosevelt Island dedicating the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial. A sheet covers the statue of Theodore Roosevelt so that it may be revealed during the ceremony.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
People meander around while the finishing touches in the set up for the dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial are put in place. Stacks of chairs and a ladder can be seen resting against the stage. A sheet covers the statue of Theodore Roosevelt so that it may be revealed to the public during the ceremony.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
The crowd assembled for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial dedication ceremony on Theodore Roosevelt Island mingle among the chairs and stage set up for the occasion. A sheet is visible covering the statue of Theodore Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
Two men have a discussion on the stage constructed for the dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The rope used to secure the sheet covering the Theodore Roosevelt statue is visible tied to the stage railing.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
Stage, podium, and chairs are set up for the dedication ceremony on Theodore Roosevelt Island for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial. A sheet covers the statue of Theodore Roosevelt so that it may be revealed during the ceremony.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
The audience stands while a man speaks at the podium during the dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Theodore Roosevelt’s eldest child, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, stands to the right next to an empty chair.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
President Lyndon B. Johnson looks on as the 17 foot Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, is unveiled to the public.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
Several park rangers gather on Theodore Roosevelt Island for the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks at the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Theodore Roosevelt’s oldest child, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, sits next to the empty seat on the stage.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
President Johnson speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
Members of the band at the dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island listen to the speaker at the podium. President Lyndon B. Johnson sits on stage, second to right of the podium.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
President Lyndon B. Johnson listens to speaker while on stage at the dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Theodore Roosevelt’s oldest child, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, sits to the right of Johnson.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
A crowd waits for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial dedication ceremony on Theodore Roosevelt Island to begin.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27
Several people sit waiting for the unveiling of the 17 foot statue of Theodore Roosevelt as part of the dedication ceremony of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-27