Bertrand, Georges Etienne, 1890?- | - Theodore Roosevelt Center

Theodore Roosevelt reviews and addresses troops [Fort Sheridan, Ill.]; Theodore Roosevelt riding in auto, Chicago, 1917

Two segments of Theodore Roosevelt during a midwestern speaking tour in support of military preparedness. On September 27, 1917, Roosevelt visited the officers’ training camp at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Views of troops marching past a reviewing stand for inspection by Roosevelt and several civilian and military personnel; identified on the platform with Roosevelt are Captain Georges Etienne Bertrand (wearing beret), a visiting Frenchman who instructed the trainees in trench warfare, and Colonel James A. Ryan, commanding officer of Fort Sheridan. Roosevelt addresses the troops after the review. The second segment shows scenes from a parade staged in Roosevelt’s honor in Chicago on April 28, 1917. Views of men on horseback who appear to be mounted police, sailors, and cavalry. View of Roosevelt standing and waving his hat in an open touring car; identified in the car with Roosevelt are Arthur Meeker and Samuel Insull, Chicago businessmen who are members of the welcoming committee, and other unidentified men.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1917

Theodore Roosevelt reviewing the troops at Fort Sheridan, Ilinois with (left) Colonel James A, Ryan, commanding officer of Fort Sheridan and (right) Captain Georges Etienne Bertrand, a member of the French Chasseur Alpins.

Photograph showing Theodore Roosevelt reviewing the troops at Fort Sheridan, Illinois with (left) Colonel James A. Ryan, commanding officer of Fort Sheridan and (right) Captain Georges Etienne Bertrand, a member of the French Chasseur Alpins.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1917-09-27