Roosevelt's Rough Riders Embarking For Santiago (1898 Original Black & White Film)

This rare black and white film from 1898 captures a pivotal moment in American history – the deployment of U.S. troops for the Spanish-American War. Witness soldiers in uniform loading supplies onto a steamship docked at the harbor. A silent yet powerful glimpse into the mobilization efforts and sacrifices made during wartime.

Source :
Paley, W. D., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1898) Roosevelt's Rough Riders embarking for Santiago. [United States: Edison Manufacturing Co] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/98501035