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This draft of a satirical magazine articles discusses what will happen when President Roosevelt leaves the White House and embarks on his travels. It suggests that Roosevelt’s greatness will increase as he sails farther away from America and that his trip will outdo those of other former presidents. The article concludes by suggesting that Roosevelt’s hunting trip to Africa will be a “tremendous success.”
1908
John T. McCutcheon satirically relays the African safari President Roosevelt will take when he vacates the presidency, and the ways that the press will cover the event.
1908-10
Ex-President Roosevelt stands in the palace of Emperor William II, rolling up his sleeves and brandishing a sword, while relating his military exploits to the excited German kaiser, perched on the edge of his throne.
This appeared as the fifth illustration in a series John T. McCutcheon drew for the Chicago Tribune in 1910 about Roosevelt’s post-presidential tour of Europe, where he visited monarchs and statesmen and delivered important addresses.
Woodrow Wilson, at his summer home Shadow Lawn, is shown being menaced by a number of a shadows, including ones labeled “German American Vote,” “T.R.,” “Wilson’s Mexican Policy,” “Democratic Extravagance,” “R.I.P. Principle of Arbitration,” “Military Impotence,” “Poor Appointments,” “Pork,” “Women’s Vote,” and “Daniels.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1916-09-08
Several former presidents of the United States, including Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Grant, and Cleveland, rest their elbows on a wall and hold out their hands, collectively saying “Good Luck, Theodore! We had to suffer the same kind of abuse in our day.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1913-05-27
Two bandaged figures representing Delavan Smith and William MacKay Laffan stand near a wall holding ink pins. They have written on the wall “resolved: that a buzz saw is a dangerous thing.” Behind them in the background spins a buzz saw with the suggestion of glasses on it labeled “Roosevelt.” The saw has cut something, which has spilled on the floor and on which is written “Panama scandal.” The issue referred to here relates to newspaper articles and editorials published by Smith and Laffan (publishers of the Indianapolis News and New York Sun, respectively) alleging there was a syndicate of Americans who were interested parties in the purchase of the Panama Canal from France, and demanding to know where the money had gone. This comic presumably comes after Roosevelt’s rebuttal. The term Ananias Club was a popular catchphrase among the press to call out liars.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1908-12-08
Original cartoon showing Theodore Roosevelt on the only horse in a race.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1904-06-20
Smiling Theodore Roosevelt is shown seated on a log, wearing a hat and fishing. He is wearing a hat and has reeled in and netted a lion.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Unknown
Cartoon depicting Theodore Roosevelt’s arrival in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, as the animals flee the coast.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1913
A cartoon adaptation of Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s 1844 painting, also titled “The Challenge.” The cartoon depicts a bull moose challenging a donkey and an elephant.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1912
A cartoon of Theodore Roosevelt saluting the figure of Liberty as she changes a star to gold in honor of Quentin Roosevelt after his death during World War I.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1918