Theodore Roosevelt (video) at Forest Hills, New York, July 4, 1917

Title

Theodore Roosevelt at Forest Hills, New York, 1917, 2

Summary

This silent film from July 4, 1917, captures former President Theodore Roosevelt at a Fourth of July celebration in Forest Hills, New York. The footage documents Roosevelt delivering a speech at the Forest Hills Gardens railroad station, where he advocated for robust American participation in World War I and criticized conscientious objectors. He was introduced by Frederick Burgess, the Bishop of Long Island.

Following the speech, Roosevelt is seen reviewing the Forest Hills Rifle Club in a nearby field. The film includes various shots of him marching with the club, conversing with individuals, standing at attention as the members march past, and speaking with an officer who may be Colonel J. A. Delafield. The newsreel also shows panning shots of the crowd and the speakers’ balcony. The film’s total duration is just over five minutes, and the sequence of events is not presented in chronological order. The film is part of the Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection at the Library of Congress.

Names

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Burgess, Frederick, Bp., 1853-1925

Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection (Library of Congress)

Created / Published

United States : [s.n.], 1917.

Headings

– Fourth of July celebrations

– Fourth of July orations

– Railroad terminals–New York (State)

– Marching

– Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes

– Forest Hills (New York, N.Y.)

Genre

Newsreels

Short films

Silent films

Nonfiction films

Notes

– Copyright: no reg.

– Duration: 3:36 (part 1), 1:51 (part 2) at 18 fps.

– Film sequence does not follow order of actual events.

– Sources used: P&P portrait file; Federal Writers’ Project. New York (City), New York City guide, 1939, p. 581-582; Goudy, Frederic W. Why we have chosen Forest Hills Gardens for our home, 1915; The Brooklyn daily eagle, 7/5/1917 p. 4.

– Appearing: Theodore Roosevelt, Frederick Burgess.

– Received: 5/1968 from USDA lab; viewing print and dupe neg pic; preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection.

– Received: 1967; transferred to LC from National Park Service, NPS acquired from RMA, gift to RMA from John Demarest; film sequence does not follow order of actual events; transferred to safety from LC nitrate at USDA lab: 5/1968.

Medium

1 film reel of 1 (152 ft.) : si., b&w ; 16 mm. viewing print.

1 film reel of 1 (152 ft.) : si., b&w ; 16 mm. dupe neg pic.

Call Number/Physical Location

FAB 1049 (viewing print)

FRA 6015 (dupe neg pic)

Repository

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA dcu