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President Roosevelt points Russian Emperor Nicholas II to a “Russian Jew” bent over by a large burden labeled “oppression” with a number of weights attached to it. Several others follow and leave a burning village. Caption: Roosevelt (to the czar)—”Now that you have peace without, why not remove his burden and have peace within your borders?”
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1905-09-30
President Roosevelt holds Japanese Emperor Meiji in one hand and Russian Emperor Nicholas II in the other.
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1905-06-28
Russian Emperor Nicholas II and Japanese Emperor Meiji, who holds a “Port Arthur Manchuria” suitcase, hold the hands of an angel with President Roosevelt’s face. Caption: “Peace hath her Victories,” &c.—(Milton.)
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1905-09
In the first section, Russian Emperor Nicholas II and Japanese Emperor Meiji come to President Roosevelt, saying, “We cannot agree on peace terms. Roosevelt responds, “What?” In the second section, Roosevelt knocks their heads together and says, “Well—suppose you get together and try again—” In the third section, Nicholas II and Meiji have stars around their heads as they look as a paper that reads, “Russo-Japan Peace Terms.” Roosevelt stands in the doorway with his “big stick” and says, “—And I’ll give you just 15 minutes to sign those papers—”
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1905-09
President Roosevelt wears a “world’s champion peacemakers medal” as he looks over the globe and asks, “Any more peace needed down there, neighbors?” He holds olive branches and a dove in one hand and a “long distance peace telescope” in the other. “France” and John Bull hung each other on one side while “Spain” says, “He let me in on the peace ground floor.” A man in Africa holds a paper that reads, “all quiet across the Congo,” and says, “I’ll wire this to Teddy!” Meanwhile, Russian Emperor Nicholas II and Japanese Emperor Meiji bow toward one another. German Emperor William II puts his finger to his hand and says, “Well, I’ve got to keep quiet or Roosevelt will be after me.”
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1905-08-31
President Roosevelt watches as Russian Emperor Nicholas II and Japanese Emperor Meiji shake hands. Nicholas II says, “Oh joyski,” while Meiji says, “Banzai.” In the background, “France,” John Bull, Russian General N. P. Linevich, and Japanese Field Marshal Iwao Ōyama cheer. Linevich says, “Have a vodka with me, my dear Ōyama,” while Ōyama says, “No, this is on me, general.” Roosevelt says, “Bless you, my peaceful children, de-lighted,” as a large Roosevelt face eclipses the “war” sun.
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1905-08-30
President Roosevelt stands to the side of Russian Emperor Nicholas II and Japanese Emperor Meiji, who shake hands. Caption: Peace hath her victories no less renowned than war.—Milton.
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1905-06-24
In the first vignette, a man calls to President Roosevelt, who is about to play tennis. Caption: “O, Mr. President, you’re wanted on the long distance ‘phone. Emperor William wants to discuss that Morocco matter with you.” In the second vignette, a woman calls to Roosevelt, who is about to get on a horse. Caption: “O, Mr. President, they want you on the ‘phone. President Castro wants to talk over that Venezuela matter with you.” In the third, Roosevelt is about to get on a boat. Caption: “O, Mr. President, you’re wanted on the ‘phone. The czar wants to ask you something about the peace conference.” In the fourth, Roosevelt stands in a canoe. Caption: “O, Mr. President, can you come in immediately? The mikado wants to talk with you.”
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1905-07-18
Three panels depict President Roosevelt’s deeds. The first shows him charging up a hill with the caption of “first in war.” The second shows him holding an olive branch under a banner that reads, “Peace! in the name of humanity,” with the caption of “first in peace.” The third shows Japanese Emperor Meiji and Russian Tsar Nicholas II shaking hands with the caption of “first in the arts of diplomacy.”
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1905-06-11
President Roosevelt points a revolver at a bear as his horse steps on several snakes. Roosevelt also holds a wolf by a chain as William Loeb reads a “wireless message from the Czar of Russia.”
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1905-04
President Roosevelt stands at the head of a table at the Hague Peace Conference and greets representatives from different countries. Caption: The President: Gentlemen, thank you for your appearance, which bears the best testimony to the enthusiasm with which you have so far advocated world peace in the interests of the Tsar.
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1904-11-04
Animated cartoon of Theodore Roosevelt’s reception in Europe during his April-June 1910 tour. Sequences of crowned heads of Europe sitting in an open automobile, labeled Europe, located on a pier. Roosevelt, carrying a big stick, is in the bow of a ship that approaches the pier as the crowned heads wave. Caricatured are: Roosevelt; Victor Emanuel III of Italy; Manuel II of Portugal; Franz Joseph I of Austria; Alfonso XIII of Spain; Nicholas II of Russia; Edward VII of Great Britain; Clément Fallières of France; and William II of Germany.
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1910
Assistant Secretary of State Alvey A. Adee requests President Roosevelt’s approval of New Year messages to Emperor Nicholas II of Russia and President Porfirio Díaz of Mexico. It is noted by George B. Cortelyou that President Roosevelt approves and Adee has been informed by telephone.
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1902-01
Whitelaw Reid writes to President Roosevelt to discuss Roosevelt’s correspondence with the Japanese, Russian, and British governments during the peace negotiations. Reid commends Roosevelt and asks permission to share the correspondence with Lord Lansdowne and King Edward.
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1905-09-18
W. T. Stead relays the history of Russian Emperor Nicholas II’s reign up to this point, and asserts that his unpopularity with his people and inability to act rests on the bureaucracy built up by his ministers. Stead believes that Nicholas will be “emancipated” from the limits of autocracy and bureaucracy by the upcoming election of the Duma. When the Tsar and Duma meet, Stead predicts that they will be able to work well together.
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1905-10-12
The Emperor of Russia urges the United States to participate in a second Hague Conference. Russia would like to set forth proposals as the basis for deliberations.
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1905-09-13
Russia and Japan have reached a peace settlement with the aid of President Roosevelt. The agreement was established earlier than Roosevelt expected. Japan may be in a position of weakness for revoking its financial demands.
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1905-08-29
Transcription of Baron Komura’s telegram. According to Prime Minister Sergie Witte, Emperor Nicholas II still refuses any further concessions. Komura fears that President Roosevelt’s efforts for peace will be futile.
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1905-08-28
Ambassador Meyer reports that Emperor Nicholas II has received President Roosevelt’s message but will not alter Russia’s stance on peace conditions.
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1905-08-27
Emperor Nicholas II has received President Roosevelt’s message, but will not alter Russia’s stance on peace conditions.
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1905-08-27