The cock that crowed too soon
Subject(s): Dewey, George, 1837-1917, Presidential candidates--Public opinion, Presidents--Election, Roosters, Uncle Sam (Symbolic character)
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Admiral George Dewey, pictured as a rooster, crows “I want to be president.” Uncle Sam, in his bed clothes, leans out a window to throw a boot at him.
comments and context
Comments and Context
Admiral George Dewey, hero of Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War, proved as inept and unappealing a Presidential aspirant as he was a dashing and handsome military icon. After accepting the gift of a house, marrying a widow to whom he transferred the deed, letting a brother-in-law briefly manage his political ambitions,within months Dewey was “damaged merchandise” in Democratic and national politics.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1900-06-13
Creator(s)
Period
Governor of New York (October 1898-1900)
Repository
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Page Count
1
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:
The cock that crowed too soon. [June 13, 1900]. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o275567. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Dalrymple, Louis, 1866-1905. The cock that crowed too soon. [13 Jun. 1900]. Image.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o275567.
APA:
Dalrymple, Louis, 1866-1905., [1900, June 13]. The cock that crowed too soon.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o275567.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
APA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
