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President Woodrow Wilson visits National Guard troops returned from Texas during Mexican Punitive Expedition
President Woodrow Wilson at the National Guard training grounds in Sea Girt New Jersey, to visit with troops returning from duty in Texas during the Mexican Border Campaign (aka Pancho Villa Expedition) of 1916. Brief glimpse of The President stepping from his 1916 Pierce Arrow 38-C Series 4 Brougham Limousine, parked next to a row of army tents. The car displays a unique American Eagle radiator cap ornament (and an AAA emblem on the radiator). He is surrounded by officers, who greet him. The next scene show the President and the unit's commanding Brigadier General, seated in rocking chairs in a tent. Wilson, in dress clothes, including top hat, mounts an army horse, and rides along with officers, to review the Guard troops drawn up in formation. He sits astride the horse, next to the General, and removes his hat in salute as the troops march in review.
Allied troops with a British Mark I tank and eating meal in captured German position after Battle of the Ancre, in World War I
Victorious Allied troops walk behind a British Mark I tank (male) on a dirt road in France, after the battle of the Ancre at end of the 1916 Battle of the Somme, in World War 1. The troops appear relieved at the pause in hostilities and many cheer. Later, a large group of Allied troops relaxes and enjoys a meal of field rations, in a captured German position. A bonfire helps them keep warm. (Note: From British Government documentary "Battle of the Ancre and Advance of the tanks" shot during the 1916 Battle of the Ancre.)
Variety of unconnected scenes from period of about 1914 through 1924, showing facets of World War I
Montage of scenes related to European mobilization and preparations for World War I, from 1914 through 1919, plus brief views of Mark VIII tank maneuvers, circa 1924. Patriotic French citizens fill a street as France mobilizes for World War 1. Italian soldiers marching to war through a town. British King George V seen with Prime Minister David Lloyd George and other British officials. British First Lord of Admiralty, Winston Churchill poses and "mugs" for camera. British troops being transported along a country road on double-decker buses and slogging through the mud in France. Two French soldiers join the line of "tommies" to be photographed, and then step out of line to watch. King George V with Field Marshal Douglas Haig, and other officers, next to their automobiles in field, during the King's visit to his troops in 1916. The King and British officers observe tests of Mark IV tank, circa 1917. Scene shifts to August 10, 1916 showing the Prince of Wales and King George V, accompanied by Field Marshal Douglas Haig, and other officers, observing the Battle of Pozières (in Battle of the Somme) from a safe distance, using a telescope. U.S. Army Mark VIII International Tanks in daytime and nighttime maneuvers (likely at Fort Meade, Maryland) circa 1924.
Scenes from U.S. 1916 Republican Political Convention at the coliseum in Chicago Illinois.
Exterior view of the Chicago Coliseum (1466 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, United States) in Chicago Illinois, at 15th and Wabash. Patriotic bunting decoratively displayed on the building as it hosts the 1916 Republican National Convention. Delegates march en masse, to the Coliseum, carrying small American flags. Closeup of Senator Warren G. Harding, convention chairman, tipping his hat and speaking. Automobiles parked at the curb, and people carrying umbrellas as they enter Entrance F of the coliseum. Women suffragettes holding umbrellas as they walk together on wet pavement, in a demonstration for women's suffrage. Closeup of Charles Evans Hughes, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, at the Coliseum. He doffs his hat and says a few words. Another closeup of him seated on a bench in the coliseum. Street scene with Hughes walking with a group of men, when a man steps into their midst to shake hands with Hughes. Another closeup of Hughes, seated on a bench.
Democratic National Convention nominates Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall to head their Presidential ticket in 1916
Film opens showing exterior of the Saint Louis Coliseum decorated with patriotic bunting, and crowds of entering during the Democratic National Convention, June, 1916. Closeup of New York politician, Al Smith, doffing his hat and conversing with another delegate. Closeup of President Woodrow Wilson in an open horse-drawn carriage, with his wife, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson. View of Wilson's Shadow Lawn mansion in New Jersey decorated in patriotic bunting. A crowd fills the surrounding lawn. President Wilson stands with others on the porch, including Vice President Thomas R. Marshall and Treasury Secretary, William McAdoo. The crowd is cheering and men wave their hats in celebration. Senator Ollie James, of Kentucky, Chairman of the Democratic Convention (just convened) makes a few impassioned words of introduction for the re-nominated President Woodrow, who then steps forward to speak as the crowd cheers and waves. Closeup of President Wilson delivering his brief acceptance speech to run for another term as President. Closeup of William Jennings Bryan, followed by view of Bryan with another politician reaching over the rear rail of a railroad train car to shake hands with well wishers as they prepare to depart.
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson enters open car in wintertime, during 1916 Presidential campaign. Crowds of spectators.
President Woodrow Wilson during 1916 Presidential campaign, in the United States. President Wilson, in top hat, accompanied by other officials leaves a building and comes down the steps. Snow covered area around the building. President Wilson and officials get into an open car parked at the base of the steps. A carriage robe is placed over his legs. The President, in a motorcade driving slowly through a large crowd on city streets. A trolley car moves through the crowd, in the background.
