Swearing

President Roosevelt sits in a chair labeled “Presidency” with a fasces behind his left shoulder and with a gag labeled “Civil Decency” in his mouth. He is looking at a spirit of himself from 1900 when he could speak freely.

comments and context

Comments and Context

This cartoon, signed by Joseph Keppler Junior but oddly unlike his style, and reminiscent of Louis Dalrymple (who had left Puck for the Republican Judge), displays the power of partisanship in election years. Puck, owned by Keppler, had been a consistent supporter of President Roosevelt since he ascended to the presidency upon the death of William McKinley. The magazine extolled the man, complimented his multi-faceted personality, and generally endorsed his policies.

The author of the article comments on the pairing of humor with religion, and expresses their displeasure both in the use of humor in sermons and in the humorous use of religious themes in non-religious addresses.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-07

Theodore Roosevelt asks if his father has received the letter he wrote in German. Everyone is happy that Corinne Roosevelt has arrived in Dresden. Roosevelt confronted an acquaintance who swore too much but he has made a new friend named Edward Jacobs. They spent yesterday boxing and swimming. He received a letter from Edith Kermit Carow and Anna Roosevelt who are doing well in Carlsbad.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1873-06-22

Report on the problems with Mr. Hughes, a member of the consular service in Germany, including an affair he had and his wife filing for divorce.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-03