Making things hum
Subject(s): Political campaigns, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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In the first cartoon, President Roosevelt looks at a sagging doll labeled “the campaign” and says, “Positively anaemic. I must some life into it!!” In the second cartoon, Roosevelt has an “idea”: “Eureka! I’ll try a little Roosevelt oxygen. The very thing.” In the third cartoon, Roosevelt grabs a bucket and runs into the room: “We shall see, what we shall see!” In the fourth cartoon, Roosevelt uses a syringe to pump oxygen into the doll’s arm. The doll responds, “Huh?” as Roosevelt says, “in a ‘minnit’!” In the fifth cartoon, the doll jumps out of the chair as Roosevelt uses a stool to protect himself: “Dee-lighted!! Perfectly corking time!!” Caption: “The campaign has been dead. I wanted to put some life into it.” –President Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-09-24
Creator(s)
Chopin, Oscar C. (Oscar Charles), 1873-1932
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:
Making things hum. [September 24, 1908]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301837. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Chopin, Oscar C. (Oscar Charles), 1873-1932. Making things hum. [24 Sep. 1908]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 1, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301837.
APA:
Chopin, Oscar C. (Oscar Charles), 1873-1932.: , [1908, September 24]. Making things hum. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301837.
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. December 1, 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.
