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Original Black & White Film From The Year 1909!
This film features Theodore Roosevelt Traveling Throughout British East Africa!
Experience a glimpse of history with this captivating black & white film from 1909, showcasing scenes from Theodore Roosevelt's safari party in British East Africa. Join Theodore Roosevelt as he plants a tree in front of a trading company building in Mombasa, Kenya. Witness the bustling amusement area of Mombasa's seaport, including a ferris wheel filled with Swahilis. Embark on a journey along the Uganda Railway, with sweeping views of the plains and encounters with Masai herdsmen and railroad workers. Explore small communities and witness rituals, including a rainmaker dance surrounded by Swahilis. Immerse yourself in the daily lives of African tribes, from drawing water at wells to ceremonial circles and dances. Join Theodore Roosevelt and his party as they interact with African tribesmen and navigate camp life. Don't miss this rare footage capturing a momentous safari adventure in Africa's wilderness.
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Roosevelt, T., Community Motion Picture Service, I. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection, Kearton, C., photographer. (1909) TR in Afri, 2. [United States: s.n] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000261/
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This black and white film from 1955 features United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Oveta Culp Hobby and Surgeon General Leonard A. Scheele addressing the nation via television and radio. They provide an important update on the Salk polio vaccine following the withdrawal of vaccine from Cutter Laboratories due to some cases of polio in vaccinated children. They present key findings from the Public Health Service's extensive testing and emphasize their confidence in the vaccine's safety and effectiveness, ahead of the final report release on June 8, 1955.
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Hobby, O. C., Scheele, L. A., United States Department Of Health, E., Cbs Television Network, B., Du Mont Television Network, B. & Nbc Television Network, B. (1955) A Special Report on Polio. United States: CBS Television Network: DuMont Television Network: NBC Television Network, -06-07. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2023600419
Experience the wonder of the Panama Canal in this captivating black and white film from 1919. Journey with us from the Atlantic to the Pacific as we traverse through the iconic waterway. Witness the ship's passage from the bustling city of Colón to the intricate locks of Gatun and Pedro Miguel, and into the tranquil waters of Miraflores Lake. Marvel at the engineering marvels of the canal, including Gaillard Cut and the Miraflores Locks. Explore the Canal Zone towns of Ancon, Balboa, and Balboa Heights, and catch glimpses of historic landmarks like the Ancon Hospital and the U.S. Administration Building at Balboa. Join us on this nostalgic voyage through one of the world's greatest feats of engineering.
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Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1919) Panama Canal--scenes of the finished Canal. [United States: s.n., ?] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000322
Step into the somber history of 1918 with this poignant black and white film. Witness the chilling scene as the camera pans the home of merchant Ipatiev in Ekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk), where the last Russian emperor, Nicholas II, and his royal family met their tragic fate in July 1918. Experience the gravity of this historic location, where a pivotal moment in Russian history unfolded. In the second sequence, glimpse the stark reality of Bolshevik prisoners standing behind barbed wire as guards patrol, offering a glimpse into the tumultuous events of the time. Don't miss this rare glimpse into a pivotal moment in Russian history, captured in haunting detail.
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Rainey, P. J. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1918) Last known home of Czar Nicholas. [United States: s.n., ?] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000069
