United States. Army. Volunteer Cavalry, 1st

Charles W. Fairbanks, dressed as a Rough Rider, stands in front of a mirror and sees himself as Theodore Roosevelt. Caption: Fairbanks — De-light-ed!

comments and context

Comments and Context

The context of Keppler’s cover cartoon in Puck is that Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana had just been nominated for Vice President, as President Roosevelt’s running mate. The famously taciturn and colorless Fairbanks had a personality that in no way mirrored that of the ebullient Roosevelt, except in a cartoon’s mirror (note the reflection of the real Roosevelt, complementing the props and notes associated with him).

Scenic photograph of the town of Medora, North Dakota, with railroad tracks, the Rough Rider Hotel, and the Badlands visible.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1951-08-06

President Roosevelt takes over the duties of president following the assassination of President McKinley. He is standing in an office, holding a paper labeled “McKinley’s Policy.” His Rough Rider uniform hangs on the wall behind him. Caption: May he honor the new as he did the old!

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Comments and Context

The subtext of this cartoon is not merely a hope that as President, Theodore Roosevelt will be a sober executive compared to the exuberant soldier, or cowboy, of lore. No matter how jingoistic the public generally was, or how satisfied with a successful war effort and new territories, it was recognized that President William McKinley had been a reluctant warrior. Dalrymple seemed to wish that Roosevelt would be as much statesman as soldier in the White House.   

President Roosevelt and party being drawn in a carriage on their way to the Capitol

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1905-03-24

A cheering 1st Volunteer Cavalry

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1903-07-28

A cheering 1st Volunteer Cavalry

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1903-06-12

Cartoon depicting President Roosevelt. Roosevelt is holding guns, an ax, three dogs, and several other weapons. The dogs are wearing blankets that have “race,” “antitrust,” and “reciprocity” on them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-08

Cartoon representation of President Roosevelt leading the Rough Riders through London, England.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-28

Theodore Roosevelt stands in front of an American flag wearing his Rough Rider uniform. An unkempt man named “Anarchy” shows shock at the sight of him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-21

Theodore Roosevelt, dressed as a Rough Rider, rides an air balloon, followed by his fellow rough riders similarly airborne. Caption: President Roosevelt tells Santos-Dumont at the White House that he might accompany him in an ascension.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-17

Theodore Roosevelt, Colonel, on horseback.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1898-11-14

Depicts the off-loading of men and horses at railroad facilities.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1898-07-14

Theodore Roosevelt and journalist Richard Harding Davis speaking together near an encampment. Horses and tents line the background.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1898-07-08

Theodore Roosevelt riding on horseback with encampment in the distance. Sold by Underwood & Underwood.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1898-08-04

Theodore Roosevelt, in Rough Riders uniform, and Dr. Cross standing.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902

Announcement for a documentary narrated by George C. Scott on Theodore Roosevelt. Provides an overview of the documentary, including names of actors, producers, and historical consultants.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1986-03-31

Portrait of five men standing in front of tent; one man holds a flag.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1898-07-08

Historian Chester L. Brooks solicits Jesse D. Langdon for the papers of his father, Webster C. Langdon. Brooks believes that Langdon’s time as a Territorial Stock Inspector could shed light on Theodore Roosevelt’s ranching experience.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1953-05-22

Lewis F. Schiele describes the arrangements for the Rough Rider reunion of 1952 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, presumably to an expected participant. A newspaper article about the reunion appears on verso.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1952

Historian Chester L. Brooks is researching the response in North Dakota of Theodore Roosevelt’s attempts to enlist men for the Rough Riders. Brooks requests help locating a letter from Roosevelt to Sylvane M. Ferris regarding enlistment.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1953-12-02