Kicked the wrong hat
Subject(s): Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, Presidents--Election, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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William Jennings Bryan is shown holding his foot in pain after he tried to kick a hat labeled Republican policy that was hiding two bricks labeled public confidence and prosperity under it. President Roosevelt smiles from his hiding place behind the wall. Item is regarding the popularity of Republican policies. Caption: Bryan:–“That was a little too solid and substantial for me I’m sorry I kicked.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-04-01
Creator(s)
Richards, F. T. (Frederick Thompson), 1864-1921
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Kicked the wrong hat. [April 1, 1903]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o274780. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Richards, F. T. (Frederick Thompson), 1864-1921. Kicked the wrong hat. [1 Apr. 1903]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o274780.
APA:
Richards, F. T. (Frederick Thompson), 1864-1921., [1903, April 1]. Kicked the wrong hat.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o274780.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
