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California delegates on stagecoach at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the...1912. Creator: Bain News Service
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California delegates on stagecoach at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the...1912. Creator: Bain News Service
California delegates on stagecoach at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22, 1912
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Arrival in Style - California Delegates Arrive at the Republican National Convention
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This photograph captures a moment of excitement as California delegates arrive on stagecoach at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, June 18-22. The image is courtesy of Bain News Service, one of the most prominent news photography agencies during this era.
As Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's presidential campaign gains momentum, these Californian representatives are eager to make their mark on the convention floor. Dressed in their finest attire, they arrive at the venue with a sense of pride and purpose. The stagecoach itself is an iconic symbol of American heritage - horse-drawn vehicles like this one were once a staple of transportation across the country.
The photograph not only captures the delegates' arrival but also reflects the spirit of optimism and progress that defined America in 1912. As John R Lynch, a prominent African-American politician at the time, would later remark: "We are on our way to greater things... We have reached a new era."
This powerful image is now part of Heritage Images, offering us a glimpse into an important moment in American history and politics.
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