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Roosevelt, George Emlen, 1887-1963

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TR at Fargo, N.D., during Progressive campaign, 1912

TR at Fargo, N.D., during Progressive campaign, 1912

As part of a western campaign tour, Theodore Roosevelt speaks to crowds and firms up Progressive Party structure in the area of Fargo, North Dakota, September 6, 1912. Several views from varying distances of Roosevelt greeting and speaking to crowds from rear of train; Roosevelt addressing large crowd from a decorated platform, apparently in a stadium; Roosevelt speaking from rear of train to Native American men, women, and children assembled on open plains; several long shots of crowds; medium-close silhouette of Roosevelt and three men conversing, one of whom appears to be George Emlen Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s cousin and campaign secretary during the 1912 election.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1912

Creator(s)

Unknown

Theodore Roosevelt speaking from a train platform in Fargo, North Dakota

Theodore Roosevelt speaking from a train platform in Fargo, North Dakota

In the vicinity of Fargo, North Dakota, on September 6, 1912, Theodore Roosevelt speaks on behalf of his presidential candidacy under the banner of the newly formed Progressive Party. The film contains scenes of men, women, and children gathered around the rear of a campaign train, as Roosevelt leans forward over the train railing and speaks. The film ends with the silhouette of Roosevelt and three unidentified men conversing as the train pulls away. One of the men appears to be George Emlen Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s cousin and campaign secretary in the 1912 election.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1912-09-06

Creator(s)

Unknown