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The elephant—This strenuous business may be picturesque, but here’s where I get a transfer punched for the overboard route

The elephant—This strenuous business may be picturesque, but here’s where I get a transfer punched for the overboard route

President Roosevelt carries a Republican elephant on his shoulders as he walks across a tightrope at “Niagara of Disapproval.” There are many words on the tightrope: “uncertainty,” “Panama,” “Wood promotion scandal,” “race question,” and “Post Office scandal.” Caption: The elephant—This strenuous business may be picturesque, but here’s where I get a transfer punched for the overboard route.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-20

Creator(s)

Walker, Ryan

A dastardly deed

A dastardly deed

President Wilson, wearing a gymnast’s uniform labeled “U.S.”, walks on a tightrope carrying a balancing pole. Meanwhile, former President Roosevelt leans from the audience to disturb the tightrope wire while spectators watch with troubled looks.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1916

Creator(s)

Barclay, McKee