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U. S. President Franklin Roosevelt Tossing out First Baseball to Begin Season, Griffith Park, Washington DC, USA, c. 1936 (b/w photo)
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U. S. President Franklin Roosevelt Tossing out First Baseball to Begin Season, Griffith Park, Washington DC, USA, c. 1936 (b/w photo)
5974459 U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt Tossing out First Baseball to Begin Season, Griffith Park, Washington DC, USA, c.1936 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection
Media ID 31719298
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This photograph captures a significant moment in American history - U. S. President Franklin Roosevelt tossing out the first baseball to commence the season at Griffith Park in Washington DC, circa 1936. The image, taken by renowned photographers Harris & Ewing, showcases an outdoor scene filled with a large group of people eagerly awaiting this symbolic gesture. The atmosphere is electric as the crowd gathers around the stadium, basking in the daylight of a bygone era. This vintage snapshot transports us back to a time when politics and sports intertwined seamlessly, emphasizing Roosevelt's connection with his fellow citizens through their shared love for America's favorite pastime. President Roosevelt stands tall amidst the sea of faces, exuding confidence and leadership as he prepares to throw that historic pitch. His presence commands attention, reminding us of his influential role not only as a politician but also as a unifying figure during one of America's most challenging periods - the Great Depression. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' private collection, it serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst adversity and uncertainty, sports have always possessed an extraordinary power to bring people together. It encapsulates both the resilience of our nation and Roosevelt's commitment to fostering unity among its citizens. In this single frame frozen in time lies an emblematic representation of government intertwining with everyday life - where politics meets sport on hallowed ground; where leaders become heroes; where hope flourishes under open skies; where dreams are born anew with each crack of
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