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Schluss der Vorstellung im Zirkus Roosevelt

Schluss der Vorstellung im Zirkus Roosevelt

President Roosevelt looks at a Japanese leopard and a Russian bear. Caption: “Gentlemen, thank you for the trust you have placed in me and I consider myself highly recommended for the future. You see that you were served better and more promptly here than by my competitors in The Hague.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-05

The flag of peace

The flag of peace

President Roosevelt holds an American flag with a tag that reads, “let us have peace,” on the globe. The Japanese and Russian flags can also be seen. Caption: The flag of peace: Roosevelt unfurls it over the world.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09

“Yum, yum! But I does love watahmilyun!”

“Yum, yum! But I does love watahmilyun!”

A caricatured, dark-skinned President Roosevelt takes several bites out of a “strenuous politics” watermelon outside of the United States Capitol building. There are a variety of phrases on the watermelon: “peace terms for Russia & Japan,” “no war taxes in times of peace,” “square deals,” “honesty in politics,” “uniting the North & South,” “ousting the political grafters,” and “anti-trust crusade.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-02

The peacemaker

The peacemaker

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.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-31

A magician

A magician

President Roosevelt holds a “Roosevelt diplomacy” wand as he looks at two hats. One says “Komura” for Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Jutarō Komura, and the other says “Witte” for Russian Prime Minister S. I︠U︡. Vitte. Caption: The President: “Gentlemen, you have seen the insides of these hats—and you noticed they contained no dove. I shall be delighted to place one there—if I can!”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-23

Making up

Making up

A dove with President Roosevelt’s face sits on a cannon and watches as “Japan” and “Russia” shake hands. The Russian bear wears several bandages and has one foot stuck in a “Togo” trap. Behind Japan is a large money bag entitled “war indemnity 1,000,000,000.” Caption: The dove of peace appears to be wearing glasses and showing its teeth.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-15

Chaperoned

Chaperoned

The goddess of peace and Japanese Emperor Meiji walk beside each other while President Roosevelt holds a rope attached to the goddess. Roosevelt reads “The Strenuous Life” while he has a book by Thucydides under his arm. In the background, a bear watches from a battleship in the background.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-30

“Time”

“Time”

“Russia” and “Japan” stand in the boxing ring. Japan is not hurt while Russia has several bandages and his arm in a sling. President Roosevelt watches from the side and puts his hand up to indicate “stop.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-14

First in war, first in peace, first in the arts of diplomacy

First in war, first in peace, first in the arts of diplomacy

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.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-11

The simple life

The simple life

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.” 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04

Telegram from George von Lengerke Meyer to Alvey A. Adee

Telegram from George von Lengerke Meyer to Alvey A. Adee

Russian Ambassador George von Lengerke Meyer sends Assistant Secretary of State Adee news about Russia’s reaction to the defeat of her fleet. People believe war is useless but they are not yet ready for revolution. The Russian government will bring about reforms so people will read this, be relieved, and not revolt. Through a non-official source, Meyer mentions two opportunities for United States involvement: with monetary demands channeled through Japan that could drag war out another five years, or using Théophile Delcassé in France to respond.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-02

Transcription of a telegram received from the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Transcription of a telegram received from the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Baron Takahira has received a telegram which details the Imperial Japanese Government’s position on peace negotiations now that their navy has beaten the Russian navy. The Imperial Japanese government thinks the peace negotiation should be limited to the belligerents and to friendly assistance of a neutral country. President Roosevelt is the choice of the Imperial Japanese Government and they will allow him to choose the place of negotiations, the procedures, and the attendance of any other powers. The Imperial Japanese Government will not approach the Russian government directly or indirectly to talk about peace.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-31

Germany’s aim in foreign politics

Germany’s aim in foreign politics

Arnold White writes about the international situation in Europe, addressing first Russia’s desire for a warm water port, and then his impression of Germany’s goals with regards to Europe. Germany, White says, is the only nation with something to gain from a European war, and that the push for war is coming from the Jewish influence in Germany. With President Roosevelt’s election and friendship towards Germany, the United States has been removed as a potential deterrent toward German aggression. White ends with a prediction that if war happens, it will come through German aggression towards the Netherlands moving towards a collision with Great Britain, and he admonishes his reader that Germany must be watched.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04