The Man-O-War Life, Onboard The U.S. Cruiser "Raleigh" (1899 Original Black & White Film)

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Entertainment Film & Movies historical footage vintage film US Navy history maritime history 1899 raising the flag US Navy ship silent film Navy life Stars and Stripes at sea black and white film of sailors

Set sail on a historical journey with this captivating black and white film from 1899! Witness the daily ritual aboard a majestic warship as the American flag is raised for the day.

A group of sailors and a uniformed officer stand proudly at the ship's stern. With a practiced motion, the officer signals, and the flag unfurls, snapping taut in the morning breeze. The Stars and Stripes billow majestically, a symbol of national pride.

This silent film offers a glimpse into the traditions and daily life of American sailors at the turn of the 20th century.

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1899) Morning colors on U.S. cruiser "Raleigh". White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/98501217

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