President McKinley's Speech At The Pan-American Exposition (1901 Original Black & White Film)

Step into history with this captivating black and white film from 1901, capturing the last public speech of President William F. McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. The film begins with the introductory speaker setting the stage for the incumbent president. As President McKinley takes the platform, escorted by Mrs. McKinley, the crowd erupts in applause and cheering. Witness this remarkable moment as President McKinley delivers his memorable speech, with the camera capturing a wonderful and life-like likeness of the president in stunning detail.

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Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1901) President McKinley's speech at the Pan-American Exposition. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694342