President McKinley's Speech at the Pan-American Exposition (1901)
Documentary | 21 September 1901
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Edison Mfg. Co.The Edison catalog summarized this film as follows: “In this picture we present a wonderful and life-like likeness of President McKinley. He first walks upon the platform, escorting Mrs. McKinley, whom he very reverently shows to a seat. The President is next introduced to the audience by President Milburn, of the Pan-American Exposition, and, amid hand-clapping, cheering and waving of hats, he at once begins his memorable speech. He is close to our camera and we secured an absolutely perfect photograph.”
The U.S. Library of Congress catalog gives the following description: "The film begins by showing the introductory speaker, William Jennings Bryan, at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. Bryan introduces the incumbent-President of the United States, William F. McKinley. The remainder of the film is a straight-on moving photograph of the president during his last public speech."
See also President McKinley at the Buffalo Exposition and President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition.
The Pan-American Exposition was held from 1 May 1901 to 2 Nov 1901, in Delaware Park, Buffalo, NY. The fair’s most noted technological showcase was its extensive electric lighting, generated by hydroelectric power from nearby Niagara Falls. The Electric Tower and other buildings were covered in light bulbs, creating a dazzling effect that had never been seen before. The Pan-American Exposition was the location of the assassination of President William McKinley on 6 Sep 1901.
For more information about the early history of Thomas A. Edison's film production, see Edison Kinetoscopic Records (1893). ...
The Edison catalog summarized this film as follows: “In this picture we present a wonderful and life-like likeness of President McKinley. He first walks upon the platform, escorting Mrs. McKinley, whom he very reverently shows to a seat. The President is next introduced to the audience by President Milburn, of the Pan-American Exposition, and, amid hand-clapping, cheering and waving of hats, he at once begins his memorable speech. He is close to our camera and we secured an absolutely perfect photograph.”
The U.S. Library of Congress catalog gives the following description: "The film begins by showing the introductory speaker, William Jennings Bryan, at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. Bryan introduces the incumbent-President of the United States, William F. McKinley. The remainder of the film is a straight-on moving photograph of the president during his last public speech."
See also President McKinley at the Buffalo Exposition and President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition.
The Pan-American Exposition was held from 1 May 1901 to 2 Nov 1901, in Delaware Park, Buffalo, NY. The fair’s most noted technological showcase was its extensive electric lighting, generated by hydroelectric power from nearby Niagara Falls. The Electric Tower and other buildings were covered in light bulbs, creating a dazzling effect that had never been seen before. The Pan-American Exposition was the location of the assassination of President William McKinley on 6 Sep 1901.
For more information about the early history of Thomas A. Edison's film production, see Edison Kinetoscopic Records (1893).
President William McKinley walks upon the platform at the Pan-American Exposition and escorts Mrs. McKinley to a seat. He is introduced to the audience by John G. Milburn, head of the Pan-American Exposition's Board of Directors. The President gives his ...
President William McKinley walks upon the platform at the Pan-American Exposition and escorts Mrs. McKinley to a seat. He is introduced to the audience by John G. Milburn, head of the Pan-American Exposition's Board of Directors. The President gives his speech.
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