Weddings

Cartoon shows a wedding party made up of a hefty President Hoover as the bride and a small shabby “Tax Payer” as the groom. With them are the bride’s family, including Mr. Dry (symbol of Prohibition) and two course and unattractive fat men, labeled “High Tariff” and “Handling of R.F.C. Loans.” Suggests that a vote for Hoover for reelection in 1932 means embracing a continuation of Prohibition, high tariffs, and questionable handouts by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to American companies, as well.

Caption, lined through, at bottom of picture reads: “‘When you marry you do not merely marry your wife but her family as well.’ Col. Roosevelt from Manila.” The quote is attributed to Theodore Roosevelt Jr., then Governor General of the Philippines.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Nicholas Longworth, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, and President Roosevelt appear in wedding apparel against a photographic backdrop of trees and plants. They are standing on a short platform which is covered by a rug.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1906-02-17

Theodore Roosevelt and his wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, at their daughter’s wedding.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1913-04

A very old soldier labeled “Pensioner War of 1812” walks with a much younger woman wearing her wedding dress, on their way to the church in the background to get married. Between them they hold a “Pension Certificate ‘And in Case of My Death Pay to My Widow’.”

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1898-02-09

The sheet music for the “‘Alice Blue’ Waltzes” was “dedicated to Alice, daughter of our President Theodore Roosevelt.” White ribbons and gold wedding bells frame on two sides a photo of the White House. The wedding bells read “Alice, Dear Alice, We wish you all happiness, Feb 17 1906.”

Collection

Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection

Creation Date

1906

President Wilson, as the father of the bride the day after the wedding, brushes confetti off of himself and addresses three figures. One labeled “The Trust Question” is sitting on the floor with a woman’s shoe on his head. The second figure, with a large coin for a head and labeled “Currency Question,” is sitting in a chair. The third, labeled “Mexican Question,” is attempting to help “Trust Question” to get to his feet. The floor is strewn with flowers, garlands, women’s shoes, rice, and confetti. Caption: The Bride’s Father — Let’s see, gentlemen; Where were we at?

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1913-11-26

Postcard featuring the Ansley Wilcox Room at Kathryn Lawrence’s dining rooms. Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated at the house, then owned by Ansley Wilcox, on September 14, 1901. A handwritten note states that Roselyn’s wedding breakfast was held at Kathryn Lawrence’s dining rooms in 1944.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1944-1959

Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to receive Martha Bulloch Roosevelt’s letter and is glad that they will be spending the winter together. He will try and be a good son to make up for Elliott Roosevelt’s absence. Roosevelt is marrying Alice Lee in six days.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1880-10-21

Theodore Roosevelt hopes that Martha Bulloch Roosevelt is enjoying her trip. Roosevelt attended Nelly Dean’s wedding yesterday and made himself so agreeable that an “old lady” gave him a compliment. He made one blunder when some sandwiches fell into the Charlotte russe and he “helped cousin Leila to a fair share of both.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1871

Theodore Roosevelt is proud of the bride and groom. He describes Ethel Roosevelt and Richard Derby’s wedding as the “nicest and most satisfying marriage.” Roosevelt sent the Tucker children two “treasures.” Ted Roosevelt stayed overnight on Saturday but Eleanor Butler Roosevelt, exhausted from the wedding and taking care of Grace Green Roosevelt, had to remain at home.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1913-04-07

At a wedding ceremony, William Jennings Bryan is marrying “Miss Democracy.” The “Best Man,” both “Usher[s],” the “Bride’s Pa,” the “Maid of Honor,” both bridesmaids, and the priest all have the face of Bryan. Caption: “What therefore destiny hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”

comments and context

Comments and Context

Only five weeks earlier, Udo J. Keppler drew a cartoon, since iconic to Theodore Roosevelt followers and in history books, of Roosevelt portrayed as all three members of the legendary Yankee Doodle fife and drum marchers. This center-spread cartoon from Puck makes a similar point, but about the Democrats’ answer to Roosevelt, William Jennings Bryan.

Uncle Sam is marrying a woman labeled “Canada” with President Taft as the clergyman. When Taft asks anyone who objects to the marriage to speak, all the guests in the church (they all have hogs heads) clamor to object. Caption: Clergyman Taft — Into this common-sense estate of Reciprocity these two persons present come now to be joined. If any man can show just cause why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now sp– / Chorus of Tariff-Protected Monopolies — We object!

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1911-03-08

Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna that they do not yet know the particulars of wife Edith’s mother’s death or what plans Edith’s sister Emily Tyler Carow has. He provides more details on the Leiter-Curzon wedding, and despite Anna’s letter, Senator Lodge will still come to London in July.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-05-03

Theodore Roosevelt discusses the issue of sister Anna Roosevelt’s fiance’s divorce and thinks it is good she talked to a lawyer named Tracey. He inquires if they will marry in London or back home.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-08-21

Theodore Roosevelt agrees to take his sister Anna’s place in New York City. He is expecting a telegram from Anna with her wedding date. Roosevelt works until eight every night and then speaks. He draws large crowds but still believes he has no strength politically.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-10-13

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates his sister Anna Roosevelt’s fiancé William S. Cowles sending him some books; however, he has no time to read as he is so busy at work. He hopes Anna settled the wedding date and regrets that he cannot be with her. He works ten hours a day and speaks every evening.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-10-18

Theodore Roosevelt is happy sister Anna Roosevelt’s wedding to William Sheffield Cowles will be on November 25 and that sister Corinne and brother-in-law Douglas will be there. He wishes he and wife Edith could attend. Elections are in two days and Republicans will probably lose in the city. Edith will write that they accept Anna’s offer of taking her house at 689 Madison Ave.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-11-03

Theodore Roosevelt sends his love to sister Anna Roosevelt and wishes he could be with her for her wedding to William Sheffield Cowles. Edith is doing what Anna requested and Senator Lodge sent a nice note about Anna. Edith then writes she will see Mrs. Butler about the announcement and Edith will take care of everything at Anna’s house at 689 Madison Ave.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-11-14

Theodore Roosevelt says he thinks of his sister Anna Roosevelt as her wedding day approaches and the children were excited at the news as well. He is finishing the fourth volume of his series Winning of the West but is uneasy about being away from the office of Police Commissioner. No one has a harder task than he and his worry is great.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-11-18

Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could be with his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles today on her wedding day. Son Ted is jealous and thinks “Auntie Bye” will not care about him anymore. Senator Lodge recounted his visit with Anna and her husband William Sheffield Cowles.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-11-25