President Theodore Roosevelt on Speakers Platform
| Description: |
President Roosevelt is standing on the platform with his hand on the banner draped railing. James Whitcomb Riley can be seen seated on the Presidents right. Roosevelt was in Indianapolis for the dedication of the Major General Henry W. Lawton statue at the Marion County Courthouse. Lawton was killed during the Philippine Insurrection on December 19, 1899. The city of Indianapolis commissioned Andrew OConner, Jr. to create the bronze sculpture of the general. The statue is now in Garfield Park. Mr. Riley was often invited to attend public events. |
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| Origin: | 1907 |
| Publisher: |
Digital image 2003 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/DC003/id/74 |
| Collection: |
James Whitcomb Riley -- Hoosier Poet |
| Copyright: |
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| Geography: |
Indiana--Indianapolis |
| Subjects: |
Public speaking Banners Podiums Flags Presidents Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916 |
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