Theodore Roosevelt visiting Portland, 1902

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Theodore Roosevelt visiting Portland, 1902

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President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) waved his hat to an excited crowd outside the home of Thomas B. Reed in Portland.

Roosevelt was president from 1901-1909. He was William McKinley's vice president, elected in 1900. McKinley was assassinated, dying on Sept. 14, 1901 and advancing Roosevelt to the presidency.

Thomas Brackett Reed (1839-1902) served in the U.S. House from 1877-1899. He was Speaker of the House from 1889-1891 and 1895 until his resignation in 1899.

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About This Item

  • Title: Theodore Roosevelt visiting Portland, 1902
  • Creator: O. E. Gerrish
  • Creation Date: 1902-08-26
  • Subject Date: 1902-08-26
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 20 cm x 25 cm
  • Local Code: Photographs--Portland--Famous people
  • Object Type: Image

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