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A Republican elephant dressed as a palmist supposedly reads William H. Taft’s hands but actually reads President Roosevelt’s hands and says, “I see by the lines in your hand Mr. Taft that you will be the Republican nominee for president.” In a handwritten addition to the cartoon, John M. Woll writes, “I hope to God the above reading will come true.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-07
Cartoon depicts a crying Uncle Sam and hunting dog as President Roosevelt stands aloof and bears call from the woods that Roosevelt will have no bear rugs this trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-20
Uncle Sam speaks to a destitute miner’s family as President Roosevelt can be seen lecturing John Mitchell and mine operators through the window.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-03
Cartoon depicts George F. Baer, representing the coal trust, as a giant bear trampling over the people and the miners as President Roosevelt stands against him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-14
Cartoon depicts President Roosevelt signing the coal strike settlement. He is crowned with laurel just like the statues of Washington and Lincoln in the background. A quote from the Foreign Press is included: The American people are clearly going to trust Roosevelt as they trusted Washington and Lincoln and their trust will not be misplaced.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-19
Cartoon regarding Roosevelt’s plan to speak at Pittsburgh’s 4th of July Celebration. Roosevelt is shown in Rough Rider garb on the back of a horse as fireworks go off and Father Pitt claps.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-17
President Roosevelt charges up a hill toward several men behind “postal frauds” barriers while the “Democratic press” sits in a tree.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-01