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Loubet, Emile, 1838-1929

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Letter from Seth Low to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Seth Low to Theodore Roosevelt

Seth Low expresses sorrow concerning the naval explosion on the USS Missouri, which killed 36 of its crew. He commends Admiral William S. Cowles, the commander of the ship and Roosevelt’s brother-in-law, for saving the ship from sinking. Low was presented to French president Émile François Loubet, who asked about Roosevelt’s campaign. He also mentions having met French General Henri Joseph Brugè.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-16

Creator(s)

Low, Seth, 1850-1916

Putting his foot down

Putting his foot down

Print shows Uncle Sam holding a “Trade Treaty with China”, standing on a “Map of China” in the midst of foreign rulers labeled “Germany, Italy, England, Austria, Russia [and] France.” Depicted are William II, Umberto I, John Bull, Franz Joseph I sharpening scissors at a grinding stone in the background, Uncle Sam, Nicholas II, and Emile Loubet, each with large scissors, intent on cutting up the map.

Caption: Uncle Sam (to the Powers)–Gentlemen, you may cut up this map as much as you like; but remember that I’m here to stay, and that you can’t divide me up into spheres of influence!

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1899-08-23

The close of the peace congress

The close of the peace congress

Representatives from many foreign nations converge on the figure of Peace, who is returning weapons to each ruler. Edward VII, King of Great Britain; Emile Loubet; and William II, Emperor of Germany are walking away with their arms full. Andrew Carnegie stands off to the left handing out sheets of paper labeled “Words & Music of the Conference.”

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Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1907-08-07