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At the Jamestown Exposition, President Roosevelt spoke highly of England. Other Americans usually disregard England, but Roosevelt reminds his fellow Americans that the United States developed its intellectual origins out of English philosophy. However, the United States should watch out for the rich magnates and monopolies in the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-27
Promotional postcard for the Jamestown Exposition, 1907. Postcard features a color illustration of the landing of John Smith and three round, black, and white portraits of President Roosevelt, Henry St. George Tucker, President of the Exposition Company, and Fitzhugh Lee, late President of the Exposition Company. It is indicated that Roosevelt will open the Exposition on April 26, 1907.
1906
Promotional postcard for the Jamestown Exposition, 1907. Postcard features color illustrations of the Virginia state flag, American flag, Captain John Smith’s arrival at Jamestown, and President’s Roosevelt’s portrait on an American shield. The words “Meet me at the Jamestown Exposition I will be there” surround the shield.
1906
Postcard featuring black and white illustration of John Smith and President Roosevelt shaking hands. Behind them, a Jamestown scene transitions from 1807 to 1907. At the bottom of the postcard is printed “De-e-lighted! Welcome to the Jamestown Exposition.”
1907
A sculpture labeled “Pocahontas pleading for the life of John Smith” depicts Theodore Roosevelt labeled “The Great Father” holding a big stick over his head and standing over John Smith labeled “Railroads,” about to strike him, as Pocahontas labeled “Wall Street” tries to stop Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1907-04-24