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A drifting match
A drifting match. Illustration shows several small boats in a race for the Nomination Stake Boat; in the boats are William H. Taft in the Gnat under the banner Buckeye YC, Joseph G. Cannon in the Scat under the banner Danville YC, Charles W. Fairbanks in the boat Ice King under the banner Big Darby YC, Leslie M. Shaw in the boat Pshaw, and Elihu Root in the boat Root. The face of Theodore Roosevelt fills the sun, smiling down on the becalmed racers. Date 1906 July 18. A drifting match. Illustration shows several small boats in a race for the Nomination Stake Boat; in the boats are William H. Taft in the Gnat under the banner Buckeye YC, Joseph G. Cannon in the Scat under the banner Danville YC, Charles W. Fairbanks in the boat Ice King under the banner Big Darby YC, Leslie M. Shaw in the boat Pshaw, and Elihu Root in the boat Root. The face of Theodore Roosevelt fills the sun, smiling down on the becalmed racers. Date 1906 July 18
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1. Title: "A Drifting Match: Theodore Roosevelt's Smile Upon the Calm Racers" Date: July 18, 1906 Description: This illustration depicts an unusual scene from a drifting match that took place on the waters of the Potomac River during the summer of 1906. Five small boats, each carrying notable political figures of the time, are seen drifting aimlessly in the still waters. The boats are identified with their respective yacht clubs' banners: Buckeye YC (William H. Taft in Gnat), Danville YC (Joseph G. Cannon in Scat), Big Darby YC (Charles W. Fairbanks in Ice King), and Pshaw (Leslie M. Shaw in Pshaw). Elihu Root is in the boat named after himself. The unique aspect of this drifting match is the serene presence of Theodore Roosevelt, whose face fills the sun in the sky. His warm, approving smile radiates down upon the becalmed racers, as if bestowing his blessings upon their endeavor. This image encapsulates the camaraderie and lightheartedness that could be found even amidst the political landscape of the early 20th century. The illustration, reminiscent of a cartoon or a Puck magazine cover, adds a playful touch to the historical record. It serves as a reminder that even the most serious of figures, like these political heavyweights, could find joy and relaxation on the water. This image is a testament to the human spirit and the ability to find amusement in unexpected circumstances. The drifting match may not have been a traditional race, but the memories and moments shared by these men on the Potomac that day are surely unforgettable.
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