Opening Day At Griffith Stadium, President Franklin D Roosevelt Tosses Out First Ball

The video captures the excitement of opening day in Washington DC, where 32,000 fans, including President Roosevelt, gather to enjoy a baseball game. The nation is gripped by baseball fever as the President throws the first pitch, leading to a scramble among players to retrieve the ball as a cherished souvenir.

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What does the phrase 'Forget worldly cares for the hour' suggest about the atmosphere?

What was the reaction of the nation to baseball during this event?

What did players scramble to retrieve after the first ball was thrown?