Is the Standard Oil the scapegoat for all the trusts?
Subject(s): Aaron (Biblical priest), Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, Hearst, William Randolph, 1863-1951, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Full color political cartoon depicting President Roosevelt dressed as Aaron, the Biblical figure, laying his hands on the head of a goat representing Standard Oil. The goat has a bell labeled “Prosecution” around its neck and is carrying many bundles that represent other trusts. William Jennings Bryan and William Randolph Hearst are nearby and appear to be clapping.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Creation Date
1907
Creator(s)
Publication Date
2016-11-16
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Is the Standard Oil the scapegoat for all the trusts?. [October 29, 2025?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o286968. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Flohri, Emil. Is the Standard Oil the scapegoat for all the trusts?. [29 Oct. 2025?]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o286968.
APA:
Flohri, Emil.: , [2025, October 29?]. Is the Standard Oil the scapegoat for all the trusts?. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o286968.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-national-historic-site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-national-historic-site.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-national-historic-site.
