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William Jennings Bryan pulls on a saddle strap labeled “[18]96, 1900, 1908” on the Democratic donkey, trying to get it tight enough for the pin to fit into “The Third Hole” labeled “1908.” Caption: Same old cinch, but considerably tighter this time.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1908-10-21
William Jennings Bryan and William H. Taft stand aboard a ship applying for the job of “First Mate” to “Captain” Uncle Sam. Bryan has a pocketful of “Promises,” whereas Taft has “Records” of his world travels to prove his experience. Caption: Captain Sam — Yes, I’ll be wanting a First Mate, and a good one. I’m off for a rough, hard v’yage, and the man who’s had experience is the Mate for me.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1908-10-21