The survival of the fittest
Subject(s): Dueling, Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1830-1916, International relations, John Bull (Symbolic character), Kings and rulers, Meiji, Emperor of Japan, 1852-1912, Spain, Spanish-American War (1898), Uncle Sam (Symbolic character), William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
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A scene is depicted of dueling grounds in a wooded area where a duel has taken place between a tattered buccaneer labeled “Spain” and “Medievalism” and Uncle Sam, who is holding a sword labeled “19th century Enlightenment.” On the ground between them is a broken sword labeled “Misrule.” Two figures, possibly acting as seconds, one labeled “Austria” (Franz Joseph I) and the other representing Germany (William II), are supporting “Spain” between them, and a man carrying a doctor’s bag labeled “France” is rushing from behind to attend to the wounded man. John Bull and “Japan” (Meiji) are standing behind Uncle Sam. Caption: Uncle Sam–By Jingo! I’m sorry for the poor fellow; but he made me do it.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1898-06-01
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Rough Rider (May 1898 to September 1898)
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 survival of the fittest. [June 1, 1898]. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288994. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956. The survival of the fittest. [1 Jun. 1898]. Image.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288994.
APA:
Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956., [1898, June 1]. The survival of the fittest.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288994.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
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. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
APA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
