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Roosevelt Caravan Trailers
Filename: 990_16_9-US-WDC-Cap_8HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 3749 (6.9MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Washington
County: D.C.
Country: United States
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Roosevelt Caravan Trailers
Washington, D.C.: August 21, 1936 The group of trailers which the Democratic National Committee will send about the country this election season to help with the Democratic cause. Each one is equipped with a loud speaker and a speaking platform
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Media ID 9741491
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1930s 1936 Campaigns Daytime Democrats Elections Famous Places Politics President Roosevelt Roosevelt Washington Dc Capitol Building
Roaming Ambassadors of Democracy - Roosevelt Caravan Trailers Embark on a Historic Journey
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this vintage photograph captured in Washington, D. C. on August 21,1936, we witness the birth of a revolutionary campaign strategy that would forever change American politics. The image showcases a fleet of mobile trailers commissioned by the Democratic National Committee to traverse the nation during the crucial election season. Equipped with powerful loudspeakers and sturdy speaking platforms, these caravans became formidable tools in rallying support for President Roosevelt and his Democratic cause. Against the backdrop of the majestic Capitol Building, these iconic symbols of democracy stand tall as silent witnesses to history. Their presence signifies an era when political campaigns were taken directly to the people - no longer confined within traditional halls or grand stages but reaching every corner of North America. As black and white hues lend an air of nostalgia to this snapshot from yesteryears, it transports us back to an electrifying time when FDR's leadership was being put to test amidst economic turmoil. These mobilized platforms served as catalysts for change; their speakers passionately delivering Roosevelt's vision for a brighter future. This remarkable photo encapsulates not only a pivotal moment in American politics but also captures the essence of democratic values - freedom, equality, and accessibility. It reminds us that even without human subjects present within its frame, history is alive through objects that have played significant roles in shaping our world. With each wheel turning on dusty roads across America's heartland
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