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Theodore Roosevelt Providence, RI, ca. 1912 Powerful Theodore Roosevelt Campaign Photograph, An Iconic Image! Photograph Original news service photograph of former President Theodore Roosevelt captured mid-speech during his historic 1912 presidential campaign. Taken by the renowned Underwood & Underwood News Photo agency, this sepia-toned image depicts Roosevelt in a forceful pose, right hand raised in oration, holding a speech manuscript in his left. The dynamic image was taken in Providence, Rhode Island, where Roosevelt campaigned as the nominee of the newly formed Progressive ("Bull Moose") Party. The photograph measures approximately 8" x 10" and is encapsulated and certified as Type II Authentic by PSA/DNA. Encapsulated to an overall size of 9.75" x 13.25". The verso is rich with original Underwood & Underwood stamps, editorial notations, and handling marks consistent with its use in contemporary pressrooms. The image is fine. In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, made an unprecedented return to national politics by challenging his successor, William Howard Taft, and Democratic candidate Woodrow Wilson in a dramatic three-way race. Disillusioned with the Republican Party's direction, Roosevelt formed the Progressive Party—popularly known as the "Bull Moose Party" promoting sweeping reforms including women's suffrage, social welfare, and curbs on corporate power. This photo captures Roosevelt during a campaign stop in Providence, Rhode Island, where he rallied large crowds with his signature vigor and charisma. The 1912 campaign is especially remembered for Roosevelt's survival of an assassination attempt, after which he continued delivering a speech with a bullet lodged in his chest. Though he ultimately lost the election to Wilson, Roosevelt's third-party run remains one of the most significant in U.S. history, shaping the direction of progressive politics for years to come. This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!