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Woodman, spare that tree, touch not a single bough. Funds wo
Woodman, spare that tree, touch not a single bough. Funds would be scarce if we should run amuck - just now. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt stopping Philander Chase Knox from cutting down a tree labeled The Trusts with an ax labeled Anti-Trust Laws. A chip of wood labeled Merger Decision lies on the ground at the base of the tree. Date 1904 May 25. Woodman, spare that tree, touch not a single bough. Funds would be scarce if we should run amuck - just now. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt stopping Philander Chase Knox from cutting down a tree labeled The Trusts with an ax labeled Anti-Trust Laws. A chip of wood labeled Merger Decision lies on the ground at the base of the tree. Date 1904 May 25
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Woodman, Spare That Tree: President Theodore Roosevelt's Stand Against Corporate Greed in 1904 This illustration, published in Puck magazine on May 25, 1904, depicts a pivotal moment in the history of American antitrust policy. President Theodore Roosevelt is shown stopping his Secretary of State, Philander Chase Knox, from cutting down a tree labeled "The Trusts" with an ax labeled "Anti-Trust Laws." A chip of wood labeled "Merger Decision" lies on the ground at the base of the tree. The scene represents the growing concern over the power and influence of industrial trusts in America during the early 20th century. The trusts, large corporations that controlled a significant portion of the market in various industries, were accused of stifling competition and monopolizing markets. Roosevelt, a staunch advocate for trust-busting, is shown as the "woodman" in this allegory, imploring Knox to spare the tree and touch not a single bough. The phrase "woodman, spare that tree" was a common expression used to urge people to be cautious and avoid hasty actions. The illustration underscores the importance of preserving competition and preventing monopolies, as Roosevelt believed that "funds would be scarce if we should run amuck - just now." The image was a powerful symbol of Roosevelt's commitment to enforcing antitrust laws and protecting the public interest.
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