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President Roosevelt gestures to the figure of Secretary of War Taft, dressed in his Rough Rider hat and armed with his Big Stick, and asks Uncle Sam if he would take Taft for his third term.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-23
A political cartoon depicting President Theodore Roosevelt and lawyer Francis Heney comparing hunting kills. Roosevelt’s two dead bears identify him as a boodler and a land thief, and Heney’s bears are labeled grafter and U.S. Senator.
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1907-03-25
A youth admiring a picture of Theodore Roosevelt.
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A bruised and beaten “Congress” is surrounded by a group of men: a “crook,” a “thief,” a “timber thief,” a “land thief,” a “briber,” and a “forger.” President Roosevelt holds the “logic” big stick and walks back to the “White House.” The timber thief says, You pretty near whipped him,” while the briber says, “Old interference is spoiling everything.” The forger says, “It was a noble battle,” while the land thief notes, “You did the best you could for us.”
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1909-01-08
President Roosevelt holds up South Carolina Senator Benjamin R. Tillman–labeled “Exhibit A”–with “Tillman’s fork.” Caption: Why the Secret Service Department Should Investigate Congress–Exhibit A.
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1909-01-10
President Roosevelt holds a bag labeled “Doctor Roosevelt” and speaks to Uncle Sam, who holds a mirror and is looking at the “socialism” growth on his neck. Beside him is a “Doctor Roosevelt’s Reform Remedy.” Caption: Doctor Roosevelt–We have arrested the growth on your neck nicely. All you need is to continue taking my remedy and a cure is guaranteed. Note–The socialist vote is greatly decreased in socialistic centers. A handwritten note is also included: “This looks good to all of us.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-06
William C. Morris illustrates Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker’s attempts to derail Secretary of War William H. Taft’s “boom”, or his plans to run for President in the next election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-28
Former Kansas Senator Joseph Ralph Burton sits at a desk writing, “I shall talk when not writing and write when not talking.” Former ambassador Bellamy Storer, heavily bandaged and on crutches, stands behind him saying, “Take my advice, don’t do it.” Behind them hangs a picture of “Pres Roosevelt,” turned to the wall.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-26