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His declaration of independence

His declaration of independence

President Theodore Roosevelt nails a “notice” to the door of a federal building that states: “I will appoint no man to office, even if recommended by the organization, unless he is wholly qualified for the position he seeks and is a man of integrity.” Four men in the lower right, one labeled “Machine Politician” and another labeled “Party Heeler,” cringe before the notice.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1901-11-06

Creator(s)

Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956

Letter from J. Stewart Barney to William Loeb

Letter from J. Stewart Barney to William Loeb

Architect J. Stewart Barney encloses a letter written to Right Reverend Henry Yates Satterlee. Barney needs information for a lectern he is working on and Rev. Dr. Goodwin suggested that he contact President Roosevelt. He encloses a photograph of the model, apologizes for the quality of the photograph, and explains his design that symbolizes “the union of England and America.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-17

Creator(s)

Barney, J. Stewart (John Stewart), -1925

A tempting opportunity

A tempting opportunity

Print shows the British Lion attempting to put out the flames of a campfire labeled “South African War.” In the background are two figures labeled “Russia” and “France,” holding large pincers, who are pondering the idea of nipping the tail of the British Lion while it is occupied on South Africa.

Caption: The Friendly Foes–Oh! What a lovely chance to pull its tail!

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1899-11-15