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President Taft swims in a lake labeled “My policies — T. R.” Two boys observe, the first commenting, “Sure! He’s great big — he’s got de ava de poiz [avoirdupois, “weight, heaviness”] — he can’t sink.” The second says, “Gee! He’s a regular floater.” A moon with President Roosevelt’s face rises in the background.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1908
President Woodrow Wilson emerges from the “River of Doubt” carrying clothes labeled “Popularity,” “Leadership,” and “Progressivism.” Former President Theodore Roosevelt is unclothed in the river and appears to be throwing a tantrum, while William H. Taft looks on. Caption: Willie: Goody, goody! you stole mine, Mr. Smarty, an’ kept ’em seven years!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1916
A member of the clergy, a strict “Sabbatarian,” observes and deplores people engaging in various Sunday activities, including boating and bicycling. In the center vignette, Satan objects to the Sunday outings, too, because they seem “to make people better, instead of worse.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1897-05-26
A mermaid dives into the water at a beach and several men swim after her.
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1910-08-24
A young man, in late winter, huddles over a small fire on a beach while a young woman swims offshore.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1914-02-21
Uncle Sam welcomes several heads of state labeled “Pan-Slavism, Nihilism, Socialism, Pauperism, Communism [represented by Marianne], Fenianism, Mormonism [wearing a fez], [and] Spain” to a swim at Coney Island. They have emerged from bathhouses labeled “Austria, Russia, Germany, Italy, France, [and] England” and stand in the water. Caption: Why shouldn’t the wearied monarchs of Europe enjoy a plunge in our republican waters?
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1882-07-19
A man labeled “Republican War Record” stands in a pond labeled “Republican Corruption Water,” yelling to an Irishman wearing a hat labeled “Democracy,” gathering up the Republican’s clothing labeled “Tariff Reform, Free Canal, [and] Reduction Tax,” and a top hat labeled “Civil Service Reform” which he has placed on top of his own hat. His own tattered clothes are patched with “Ignorance, Poverty, Stupidity, Bourbonism, [and] Secession Record.” Caption: Republican “Hey, what can I do without them?” Democracy “What have you done with them – only cast them off!”
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1882-08-02
Theodore Roosevelt and his friends set off large numbers of fireworks over the Fourth of July and they all have some burns. Corinne Roosevelt had an asthma attack but has recovered. Roosevelt is now permitted to stay in the water as long as he likes but he was almost drowned the other day after being caught under water. He is studying English, French, German, and Latin.
1872-07-07
A large man with a $ in his hair, wearing a bathing suit labeled “High Tariff Graft Interests,” stands in a lake labeled “The New Tariff.” He is shivering from the sudden change in the climate. A long hook labeled “Congress” is dragging his ermine robe labeled “High Protection” beyond his reach.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1913-09-03
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Caption: “Now, stop it! Oh, please! / Did you hear what I said?” / She calls him a tease; / “Now, stop it! Oh, please!” / She cries in high keys. / But she means, Go ahead! / “Now, stop it! Oh, please! / Did you hear what I said?”
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1913-07-30
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.
1873-06-22
Vice President Roosevelt expresses satisfaction with the visit from the Younghusbands that Anna Roosevelt Cowles helped him arrange. Roosevelt agrees to a visit to Farmington in the fall. He describes fun activities he has enjoyed with his family and their friends lately, including a humorous swimming adventure he had with the children that is not looked upon fondly by their mothers.
1901-06-19
President William H. Taft swims in a sea of “Presidential Surf.” Below the waves, unseen by Taft, are many crabs listed by state of the union, and one large crab with the face of Theodore Roosevelt, that is about to pinch Taft.
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1912-07-17
A woman wearing a swimsuit stands on a large fish that is splashing through waves.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-06-07
A woman dives into the warm waters of Florida after shedding the furs and heavy clothing of winter. In the background are girls flying like birds from cold climates to the tropical warmth of Florida. Caption: The annual migration of the bathing-girl.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-01-11
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt how happy he is to be back at Sagamore Hill and all his activities. He is revising his manuscript and Cecil Spring Rice is visiting. Kermit’s leg is “iron-cased” and the new black pony is a good mate for Diamond. Ted is learning to ride and he and Alice are learning to swim.
1894-07-15