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Uncle Sam wears a coat labeled “The Constitution” and looks at Secretary of State Elihu Root. On the ground are books labeled “Jefferson Doctrine” and “The Federalist by A. Hamilton” as well as a club labeled “Big Stick” lying on top of the Declaration of Independence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-15
William Jennings Bryan stamps “He’s just bully” on President Roosevelt’s back.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-23
A “Bryanism” phonograph sends out several words to a dog with a “calamity” collar. The words are “free silver,” “hobknobbing,” “gov’t ownership,” “visions,” “hobnobbing royalty,” “crown of thorns,” “aunty,” and “study common people kings I have met.” Caption: —Adapted from a well-known ad.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-06
Uncle Sam whittles as men celebrate “Panama independence” in the background. He has a tag in his hat: “that canal.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-06
A cannon labeled “Uncle Joe” sits beside a “Congress for the people” flag. On the ground are two cannon balls: “Cuban reciprocity” and “generous but saving appropriation for public service.” House Minority Leader John Sharp Williams is labeled “the minority,” holds a firearm, and stands beside a dog that says, “Nothin’ doin’.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-10