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Opening, Pan-American Exposition /

Opening, Pan-American Exposition /

"This is a great historical event. Our cameras were stationed in the center of the Esplanade looking toward the Main Approach to the Pan-American Exposition, with the Triumphal Bridge, and the entrance in the f... More

President reviewing school children /

President reviewing school children /

From the side of a broad avenue, a crowd of people await the arrival of President Theodore Roosevelt. The marching military that precedes his carriage can be seen at a distance of a quarter of a mile away. Four... More

The dandy Fifth / motion picture

The dandy Fifth / motion picture

"Taken during the land parade in honor of Admiral Dewey, just before the turn into 72nd Street, with Grant's tomb and decorated residences in the background. This entire series of pictures [of the Dewey land pa... More

Buffalo Bill's wild west parade /

Buffalo Bill's wild west parade /

The film shows a parade down Fifth Avenue, New York. In the foreground many children, both black and white, can be seen following alongside the parade. The participants in the parade include cowboys, Indians, a... More

Astor Battery on parade /. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Astor Battery on parade /. 19th century, Library of Congress collectio...

"As they appeared in New York on Saturday, January 21 [i.e., January 23], 1899 on their return from active service in the Philippines. The picture is taken as they cross Broadway, Union Square, north. First com... More

TR in New Mexico, 1916 / - Public domain portrait print

TR in New Mexico, 1916 / - Public domain portrait print

On Oct. 23, 1916, Theodore Roosevelt campaigns for Republican presidential nominee Charles Evans Hughes and assails the Wilson administration in Albuquerque, N.M. A young woman rides on horseback carrying a bou... More

Parade of "exempt" firemen /  - movie film screenshot

Parade of "exempt" firemen / - movie film screenshot

The film shows a large group of people watching the approach of a color guard followed by a number of elderly marching firemen [Frame: 1734] pulling antique fire equipment [2486]. In the background is the white... More

Asia in America, St. Louis exposition /

Asia in America, St. Louis exposition /

"The film begins with a wide shot of an area crowded with people, some riding elephants, others marching in procession in front of a structure with the sign "Asia" on it. The people are wearing various costumes... More

Parade of floats, St. Louis Exposition /

Parade of floats, St. Louis Exposition /

One of the parades of floating craft held in the waterways of the St. Louis Exposition is shown in this film. The cameraman placed equipment on shore at a distance to include each of the competing craft. Photog... More

Procession of floats / motion picture

Procession of floats / motion picture

"Taken at San Francisco, Cal., at the Golden Jubilee. In the foreground are seen crowds of people, all being very close to the camera. The first float is drawn by four white horses and is at least twenty feet l... More

Annual parade, New York Fire Department /

Annual parade, New York Fire Department /

"Taken in front of the reviewing stand at Madison Square, New York City. Shows the arrival of Mayor McClellan, and other New York officials. The parade is headed by Chief Croker and battalion chiefs. The fireme... More

2nd Special Service Battalion, Canadian Infantry--parade /

2nd Special Service Battalion, Canadian Infantry--parade /

"This picture shows the Canadian troops departing from Quebec for the war in the Transvaal. The scene opens with the soldiers clad in campaign uniform, marching under the triumphal arch, cheered by thousands of... More

White Wings on review /  - movie film screenshot

White Wings on review / - movie film screenshot

"A fine picture of the celebrated "White Wings" or street- cleaning department of one district of Greater New York, showing over 350 men in line, and over 100 carts that are used to carry the refuse away to the... More

Annual baby parade, 1904, Asbury Park, N.J. /

Annual baby parade, 1904, Asbury Park, N.J. /

Shows the Baby Parade at Asbury Park, N.J., in 1904. Includes scenes of boys (dressed as soldiers and sailors) and girls (dressed in oriental costume) marching in groups, mothers pushing decorated perambulators... More

Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. No. 2

Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. No. 2

Crowds of people watch a parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West in Newark, New Jersey. In the procession are mounted cavalry, American Indians, Arabs, Cossacks, Turks, Abysinnians, hosts of other riders, and many c... More

Native daughters / motion picture

Native daughters / motion picture

"Taken at San Francisco, Cal., at the Golden Jubilee. In the foreground is shown an immense concourse of people, including ladies and children, while the background is formed by very high buildings, from the wi... More

Automobile parade / motion picture

Automobile parade / motion picture

The first annual automobile parade, held on November 4, 1899 by the Automobile Club of America, in downtown Manhattan. At least ten different makes and models are seen, including electric and steam powered mach... More

President McKinley and escort going to the Capitol /

President McKinley and escort going to the Capitol /

"The film begins by showing military personnel on horseback. The camera was positioned on a side street and photographed representatives of several different companies of American cavalry. Just as the film ends... More

Parade of marines, U.S. cruiser "Brooklyn" /

Parade of marines, U.S. cruiser "Brooklyn" /

"First comes the famous Marine Band of the "Brooklyn," with the mascot goat alongside the bass drum. The 300 Marines follow in rapid marching order, a sixteen file front in each company. 150 feet"--Edison films... More

The President's carriage / motion picture

The President's carriage / motion picture

This film shows President Roosevelt in San Francisco, passing in the arrival parade on Market Street on Tuesday, May 12, 1903. The camera view is from the north side of Market Street, just east of Grant Avenue.... More

Mystic Shriner's Day, Dreamland, Coney Island

Mystic Shriner's Day, Dreamland, Coney Island

A parade of Mystic Shriners in ritual costumes and traditional hats, carrying a banner reading "Mecca"; some walk, some are mounted on horses, a few ride on camels and on one elephant. Many men and women in str... More

TR in San Francisco, 1903 / - Victorian era public domain image

TR in San Francisco, 1903 / - Victorian era public domain image

The following is a scene-by-scene description of the film: The camera was positioned on the southeast corner of O'Farrell Street and Van Ness Avenue, and pans from north to west to south, and then back to west.... More

Parade, fiftieth anniversary, Atlantic City, N.J

Parade, fiftieth anniversary, Atlantic City, N.J

Shows a parade held in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of Atlantic City in 1854. Includes views of patriotic floats, a U.S. Army Drum and Bugle Corps, and the men and equipment of... More

Parade of Chinese / motion picture

Parade of Chinese / motion picture

"Taken at San Francisco, Cal., at the Golden Jubilee. This picture shows a procession of the resident Chinese of San Francisco, carrying banners, flags, etc. They are followed by an immense float drawn by four ... More

President Wilson arrives in New York to lead fourth Liberty Loan parade [1918] /

President Wilson arrives in New York to lead fourth Liberty Loan parad...

Views of fourth Liberty Loan ceremonies in New York City and Washington, Sept. 1918. Inaugurating a national drive for the sale of liberty bonds, President Wilson, his wife Edith, and mother-in-law, Mrs. W. H. ... More

New York police parade, June 1st, 1899 /

New York police parade, June 1st, 1899 /

"An excellent view of "The Finest," on their annual parade and inspection, June 1, 1899. The head of the column is just turning into 14th Street from Broadway, the Morton House forming part of the background. C... More

Opening the Williamsburg Bridge

Opening the Williamsburg Bridge

The film was shot on the roadway of the newly constructed Williamsburg Bridge. The first people to come into view are press photographers carrying large wooden "box" cameras [Frame: 0690]. Next, a parade of dig... More