Raising Old Glory Over Morro Castle (1899 Original Black & White Film)
Witness a pivotal moment in history with this black and white film from 1899! Following the Spanish-American War, the American flag is triumphantly raised, replacing the Spanish flag that had flown over Morro Castle for centuries.
A symbolic end to an era:
The Spanish flag descends, marking the fall of colonial rule.
The Stars and Stripes soars high, signifying American victory.
Morro Castle, the last Spanish stronghold, stands tall in the distance.
This silent film offers a glimpse into the historical significance of raising the American flag over Morro Castle and the end of Spanish rule in the Americas.
Source :
American Vitagraph Company, Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1899) Raising Old Glory over Morro Castle. Blackton, J. S. & Smith, A. E., prods United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/98501089
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