The first duty
Subject(s): Boxer Rebellion (China : 1899-1901), China, Diplomatic and consular service, Emperors, International relations, Sin
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A female figure labeled “Civilization,” wearing a breastplate and helmet and holding a spear, stands before a Chinese emperor on a throne, while in the background, a dragon labeled “Boxer” and billowing clouds of smoke labeled “Anarchy,” “Murder,” and “Riot” are seen over the city wall and the international Legation Quarter. Caption: Civilization (to China). — That dragon must be killed before our troubles can be adjusted. If you don’t do it I shall have to.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1900-08-08
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 first duty. [August 8, 1900]. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o275583. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956. The first duty. [8 Aug. 1900]. Image.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o275583.
APA:
Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956., [1900, August 8]. The first duty.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o275583.
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 5, 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.
