Walker, Ryan

Secretary of War William H. Taft is depicted in the attire of various countries: Japan, France, China, Russia, and Germany. At the top of the cartoon is State of Colorado Executive Office letterhead and a handwritten note that reads, “This is the most delicious of all the Taft cartoons.. I have sent one to Mr. Vorys for Secretary Taft.. This one is for the President.. With compliments, Henry A. Buchtel.. October. 31, 1907..”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-26

President Roosevelt holds a paintbrush dripping with paint and a paint can that reads, “presidency paint.” In the background is a fancy “3rd term bandwagon” and the U.S. Capitol building. Caption: Roosevelt — I’ll sort of keep that band wagon in repair in case it may be needed later on.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-14

President Roosevelt stands at the ready with his big stick as a new comet heads for the earth. Caption: The new comet had better not get too near this strenuous earth of ours.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-07

President Roosevelt uses a “stuffed, very stuffed club” to fight a “trust” bull with the legs of two men in suits. Uncle Sam looks on and says, “Fake!” Caption: Theodore the toreador—I hope the prevention of cruelty to trusts won’t stop this show.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06

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Walker, Ryan

President Roosevelt carries a Republican elephant on his shoulders as he walks across a tightrope at “Niagara of Disapproval.” There are many words on the tightrope: “uncertainty,” “Panama,” “Wood promotion scandal,” “race question,” and “Post Office scandal.” Caption: The elephant—This strenuous business may be picturesque, but here’s where I get a transfer punched for the overboard route.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-20

Creator(s)

Walker, Ryan

Uncle Sam holds “Guam,” “Philippines,” “Hawaii,” and “Porto Rico” in his arms as he reaches for “Panama.” “Mexico,” “Central America,” and “Colombia” are hidden in the foliage.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-20

Creator(s)

Walker, Ryan

President Roosevelt hides in “The Nile” reeds as a crocodile opens its mouth and swims down the river. Caption: The President–When anything makes a personal dental appeal to me like that, I wouldn’t shoot for the world. The President proposes to finish his African hunt when he reaches the Nile.–News Item.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-11-08

In the first section of the cartoon, President Roosevelt intently looks in the weeds as he holds his gun. An African says, “It must be a herd of elephants he sees.” In the second section, Roosevelt runs toward the weeds with his gun raised. The African says, “Must be the white rhino!” In the third section, Roosevelt hits “a congressman” on the head as the African says, “Horrors!” Caption: A warning to all Congressmen to keep out of Africa during the open season.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-23