Theodore Roosevelt, Old Orchard Beach, 1902
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President Theodore Roosevelt waves to the crowd that surrounds his train at Old Orchard Beach in 1902.
Roosevelt was known for his conservation efforts -- preserving parks and forestland. He served as president from 1901-1909.
He won a Nobel Peace prize in 1906 for his work in negotiating the Treaty of Portsmouth that ended the Russo-Japanese War.
Other Information
- Title: Theodore Roosevelt, Old Orchard Beach, 1902
- Creator: Gerrish, O. E.
- Creation Date: 1902-08-26
- Town: Old Orchard Beach
- County: York
- State: ME
- Media: Black and white photograph
- Dimensions (cm): 17 x 14
- Local Code: Photographs--Roosevelt
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Boston Store (Old Orchard Beach, Me.)
Presidents
Crowds
Railroads
People
Roosevelt, Theodore
Allen, Amos L.
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