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Puck, v. 54, no. 1400

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At the turn of the year

At the turn of the year

Uncle Sam stands on steps, holding a large folder labeled “Root’s Portfolio” containing papers labeled “Army War College, Insular Policy, Modernized Military, Coast Defenses, [and] General Staff.” He is tipping his hat and saying goodbye to Elihu Root who is holding his hat, coat, and gloves.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

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1903-12-30

The modern Cincinnatus, who will not leave his plough

The modern Cincinnatus, who will not leave his plough

Former president Grover Cleveland, as “Cincinnatus,” is working a field with a plow labeled “Domesticity.” An elderly woman labeled “Democracy” is standing in the field, holding a paper which states “Cleveland’s letter of retirement ‘Unalterable and Conclusive’.” She is perplexed as Cleveland gestures with his right hand for her not to approach him.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

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1903-12-30