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Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

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Reform without bloodshed

Reform without bloodshed

In the “Governor’s room,” Theodore Roosevelt holds a large paper of “reform bills” that New York Governor Grover Cleveland signs. On the ground is a book of “law and order” and a newspaper that reads, “Cincinnati: The court, judges, and juries denounced by the people. Riots, blood, troops.” On the wall is a picture of Lady Justice, blindfolded and holding a scale and a sword; and a larger crest of a landscape with the word “reform” and “excelsior,” or ever onward, on it; all forming the Seal of the State of New York.

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Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1884-04-19

The winning Theodore Roosevelt

The winning Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt rides a bucking horse called “Spoilsman” wearing a saddle inscribed “Civil Service Reform.” In the background is a cabin titled “Uncle Sam’s Ranch, U.S.A.” Roosevelt’s hat has flown off his head, and a paper slips from it which says, “The Commission means business. T.R.” At bottom right is the caption, “Stick to your saddle and don’t be bounced.” While the cartoon was drawn and signed in 1889, at bottom left the artist has written, “With compliments of Th. Nast, 1896.”

Collection

Dickinson State University

Creation Date

1896

Creator(s)

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902