Teddy Roosevelt was one of the most unique Presidents, and he was known for giving fiery, impassioned speeches that could rouse crowds of thousands in to a frenzy. These photos capture the great orator in action in the early 1900s.
T. Roosevelt speaking, gesticulating with fist, outside, Yonkers, NY
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![Theodore Roosevelt speaking from the balcony of the Hotel Allen, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1914](https://archiveproject.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/photos/photos/000/000/519/large/1914_-_Theodore_Roosevelt_on_balcony_of_Hotel_Allen.jpg?1491698645)
Theodore Roosevelt speaking from the balcony of the Hotel Allen, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1914
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Theodore Roosevelt giving speech (1902)
![Theodore Roosevelt campaigning for President, 1912.](https://archiveproject.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/photos/photos/000/000/518/large/438px-Roosevelt_on_the_Stump__1912.jpg?1491698586)
Theodore Roosevelt campaigning for President, 1912.
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Theodore Roosevelt is shown in 1900 campaigning for presidential hopeful William McKinley.
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President Theodore Roosevelt Speaking in Concord, New Hampshire
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Roosevelt speaking, Yonkers, 10/17/12
Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, 5/27/16
T. Roosevelt speaking on this return to the U.S.
Business Men Gather at The Roosevelt's
17 Beautiful City Halls from 1915