Russo-Japanese Peace Conference, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (1905 Original Black & White Film)

Step into history with this captivating black and white film from 1905, capturing scenes from the historic peace conference between the Russian and Japanese Governments, mediated by the U.S. Government at the invitation of President Theodore Roosevelt. Witness the dignitaries and celebrities involved in the conference as they travel between Oyster Bay, New York, and Portsmouth. From the departure of the Japanese and Russian delegations to their arrival at the Portsmouth Navy Yard, experience the momentous events that shaped diplomatic history. Follow the street processions, parades, and conferences as these influential figures work towards peace.

Source :
Porter, E. S., Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection, Niver & Kleine. (1905) Scenes and incidents, Russo-Japanese peace conference, Portsmouth, N.H. United States: Edison Mfg. Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp73118300