TR at Forest Hills, New York, 1917 [2] /

At Forest Hills, July 4, 1917, TR speaks in support of vigorous American war involvement and attacks conscientious objectors in an address at the Forest Hills Gardens railroad station; he later reviews the Forest Hills Rifle Club in a nearby field. Views of TR marching with Rifle Club members, speaking informally with individuals, standing at attention as Club marches past, and talking with an officer who may be Col. J. A. Delafield. Long shot of the speaker's balcony on the outdoor stairway of the Forest Hills Gardens railroad station, with Frederick Burgess, Bishop of Long Island, speaking and introducing TR; crowd cheers TR, who then begins to speak; panning shots of crowds.Copyright: no reg.Appearing: Theodore Roosevelt, Frederick Burgess.Duration: 3:36 (part 1), 1:51 (part 2) at 18 fps.Film sequence does not follow order of actual events.Sources used: P&P portrait file; Federal Writers' Project. New York (City), New York City guide, 1939, p. 581-582; Goudy, Frederic W. Why we have chosen Forest Hills Gardens for our home, 1915; The Brooklyn daily eagle, 7/5/1917 p. 4.Received: 5/1968 from USDA lab; viewing print and dupe neg pic; preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection.Received: 1967; transferred to LC from National Park Service, NPS acquired from RMA, gift to RMA from John Demarest; film sequence does not follow order of actual events; transferred to safety from LC nitrate at USDA lab: 5/1968

Baldwin lectures for 1902-1903.

Extract from the deed of trust.--Monotheism and the love of God, by Right Rev. Frederick Burgess.--The personal interpretation of Christianity, by Rev. C. E. Woodcock.--The gospel of God's pardon, by Rev. W. S. Rainsford.--Christianity and education, by Right Rev. T. F. Gailor.--The realizing of God, by Rev. W. D. Maxon.Mode of access: Internet