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Taking his medicine. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt giving the Republican elephant labeled GOP. a spoonful of Trust Legislation Tonic; on the elephants abdomen is a Reciprocity Plaster. Date 1903 March 4. Taking his medicine. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt giving the Republican elephant labeled GOP. a spoonful of Trust Legislation Tonic; on the elephants abdomen is a Reciprocity Plaster. Date 1903 March 4
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Taking His Medicine: A Political Satire from the Early 20th Century This illustration, titled "Taking his medicine," is a political cartoon published in Puck magazine on March 4, 1903. The image depicts President Theodore Roosevelt administering a spoonful of "Trust Legislation Tonic" to a Republican elephant labeled "GOP." The elephant, a symbol of the Republican Party, is shown lying on a bed with a "Reciprocity Plaster" on its abdomen. The cartoon is a commentary on the political climate of the time, specifically the Trust Buster's efforts to regulate monopolies and trusts. Roosevelt's administration was known for its aggressive stance against monopolies, and the passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act in 1890 set the stage for the breakup of several large corporations. The "Trust Legislation Tonic" and "Reciprocity Plaster" represent the remedies that Roosevelt believed were necessary to cure the ailments of the Republican Party and the country as a whole. The tonic symbolizes the trust-busting measures, while the plaster represents the reciprocity treaties that Roosevelt was pushing for to promote free trade. The cartoon's use of humor and symbolism was a common tactic in political satire of the time. Puck magazine, in particular, was known for its biting commentary and illustrations that reflected the political and social issues of the day. This image serves as a reminder of the role that political satire plays in shaping public opinion and engaging with the complexities of American politics.
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