Big Bill and little Willie
Subject(s): Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, Presidential candidates--Public opinion, Presidents--Election, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
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In the first cartoon, William H. Taft holds a large sack—”Tafts popularity”—and walks forward. William Jennings Bryan, who follows behind and holds a knife labeled “speeches,” says, “Want any help, Bill? I’ll lighten your load—make it easy for you.” Taft replies, “All right Willie. Just hold it up in the back. In the second cartoon, Bryan says, “You bet I’ll light his load—there won’t be any load when I get through helping! Wow!” as he reaches up with his knife. In the third cartoon, Bryan starts to cut the sack and says, “Gee! But big Bill is easy.” Taft replies, “I’m on!” In the fourth cartoon, Taft watches as votes pour out over Bryan, who says, “Help! I’m buried. Oh, I could slap him!” Taft replies, “Stung!”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-08-20
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
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:
Big Bill and little Willie. [August 20, 1908]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301787. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Harding. Big Bill and little Willie. [20 Aug. 1908]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 24, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301787.
APA:
Harding.: , [1908, August 20]. Big Bill and little Willie. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301787.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 24, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
