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Instead of intervening in Cuba and South America, why not ship the revolutions to Coney Island and let us all get some fun out of them? Two performances daily, with the original casts and costumes

Instead of intervening in Cuba and South America, why not ship the revolutions to Coney Island and let us all get some fun out of them? Two performances daily, with the original casts and costumes

A ship lies at a loading dock in Cuba or South America where they are shipping their revolutions, with scenery, military equipment, and personnel, to Coney Island. There is organization and composure in the boarding of the ship as revolutionaries and soldiers await their turns.

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Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1906-10-03

His foresight

His foresight

Uncle Sam, as a large rooster, stands among several small free-ranging chicks labeled “Argentine Republic, Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Salvador, Peru, [and] Hayti [sic].” Confined to a “European Coop” labeled “Monroe Doctrine” are five roosters labeled “Russia, England, France, Germany, [and] Italy.” Caption: Europe — You’re not the only rooster in South America! Uncle Sam — I was aware of that when I cooped you up!

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Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1901-10-09

A hint from history

A hint from history

Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, sits in a throne, sword across his lap, and reads by candlelight papers labeled “Plans for German colonization in South America.” The ghost of Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico, looms above him as “a hint from history.” On the floor are scattered papers labeled “South American mortgages” and “South American investments.”

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Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1900-06-27

His proviso

His proviso

President Roosevelt is shown handing a notice to arbitrate to Uncle Sam. Caption: Uncle Sam – Certainly, arbitrate for the South Americans, Mr. President, only don’t agree to any “guarantees” of debt by the U.S. for these infant and turbulent republics.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-22

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Hamilton Lee

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Hamilton Lee

Theodore Roosevelt inquires about Ruth Moore Lee’s health, and tells about Kermit Roosevelt’s railroad work in South America. Roosevelt also explains his move from the Republican Party to the Progressive Party during the 1912 Presidential campaign and details issues in the party platform. Although Roosevelt expects that Wilson will win, he is happy because of his strong belief in the Progressive movement, his hope that it is the beginning of a new movement that will lead American democracy away from materialism, and his admiration for his colleagues such as Hiram Johnson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elon Huntington Hooker

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elon Huntington Hooker

Theodore Roosevelt expresses hesitation about advising his son, Kermit, to take the South American railroad position offered by an old friend, Leigh S. J. Hunt. Roosevelt explains to Elon Huntington Hooker that, although he believes this venture will prove itself a failure and that Kermit moving to South America would remove him from Hooker’s service, taking the job would also show the same kind of initiative Hooker showed a dozen years prior.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leigh S. J. Hunt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leigh S. J. Hunt

Theodore Roosevelt confirms with Leigh S. J. Hunt plans for Kermit Roosevelt to work for Hunt’s South American railroading venture. Roosevelt asks Hunt if a month is enough time for Hunt to arrange Kermit’s employment with either Farquhar or Egan and if Roosevelt should write them himself. Roosevelt expresses delight over the Hunt family’s recent visit to Sagamore Hill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919