Theodore Roosevelt Visits French Troops At Vincennes, France (1910 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to 1910 with this captivating black and white film, offering a rare glimpse into a historic event at the Château de Vincennes in France. Join Robert Bacon, American Ambassador to France, alongside Theodore Roosevelt and Jules Jusserand, French Ambassador to the United States, as they arrive to review troops and witness military maneuvers at this medieval castle and dungeon. Watch as Theodore Roosevelt's party is received by dignitaries including M. Lépine, the Prefect of Police, and General Verand, before Theodore Roosevelt is mounted on a horse for the occasion. Experience the spectacle as Theodore Roosevelt, Bacon, Dalstein, and other dignitaries ride through the arches of La Porte du Bois towards the Polygon, where the maneuvers unfold. Witness the camaraderie and diplomacy as Theodore Roosevelt and Jusserand tip their hats to French officers, and Theodore Roosevelt shakes hands with General Dalstein before departing. Delve into the pageantry and diplomacy of a bygone era, preserved for generations to come in this remarkable archival footage.

Source :
Roosevelt, T., Bacon, R., Jusserand, J. J., Dalstein, J. B. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1910) TR reviews French troops at Vincennes, France. [S.l.: s.n] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000186/