Theodore Roosevelt - Bottom's dream, Political Cartoon
Illustration shows Puck's stereotypical Irishman labeled "Democracy" in the role of "Bottom" from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream", with Puck holding the head of an ass above him. He is holding a paper t... More
The four Rips; or, twenty years behind the age / Gillam.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam seated at a table in front of "Uncle Sam's Inter-State Market" with a businessman labeled "Northern Capital" on the right and an agricultural producer labeled "Southern Goods - Cott... More
Puck magazine cover - A senatorial desperado / Dalrymple.
Print shows a silver miner labeled "Stewart" strangling Uncle Sam who is holding a walking stick labeled "Public Opinion", near the entrance to the "Stewart, Jones & Co. Silver Miners (Unlimited)"; he threatens... More
Union of all nations / Th. Nast, 1893.
Patriotic drawing commemorating the Naval Review held in New York Harbor in connection with the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. The drawing shows a young woman holding a paper labeled "Th... More
The grand old game of tit for tat / Dalrymple.
Print shows Uncle Sam, looking obstinate and pointing his finger at some point between the "Germany Home Market" and the "France Home Market", as he responds to their complaints. He is standing on the left, at ... More
"Step up to the captain's office and settle!" / F. Opper.
Print shows Uncle Sam at a cashier's window labeled "U.S. Treasury" next to a notice that states "Pay Your Income Tax Here - No Escape for Millionaire Tax-Dodgers". Russell Sage, Hetty Green, and George J. Goul... More
Caricature, Time nearly up / Keppler., public domain cartoon image
Print shows Uncle Sam standing on American soil next to the docks of the "U.S.A. and Cuban S.S. Line", looking over his shoulder at Cuba in flames. Caption: Uncle Sam It's a good rule, when you're mad, to cou... More
The old "Americanism" good enough / Keppler.
Print shows Pope Leo XIII climbing the dome of the U.S. Capitol, carrying a cross; Uncle Sam tell him to come down from there.
It ought to be a happy new year Uncle Sam and his English cousin have ...
Illustration showing Uncle Sam and John Bull standing back to back with a globe forming the torso of their bodies, each claiming half for themselves. Illus. in: Judge, v. 360, no. 899 (1899 January 7), cover. ... More
The same old game / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration shows Senator Mark Hanna grabbing Uncle Sam by the coat collar and gesturing toward Senator George Edmunds hiding behind a door in a building labeled "Ship Builders' Trust"; protruding from Hanna's... More
The kind of anti-trust legislation that is needed / J.S. Pughe ; J. Ot...
Cartoon showing Uncle Sam shining light, "congressional legislation", on king, "trusts". Illus. in: Puck, 1902 Feb. 5. Copyright by Keppler & Swartzmann.
Puck magazine cover - Defining the doctrine / Keppler.
Illustration shows a young boy labeled "Venezuela" complaining to Uncle Sam about the presence of a German battleship; Uncle Sam explains to him that the Monroe Doctrine will protect him from violence, but that... More
Wanted: an occupant / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows several vignettes that illustrate the difficulty of catching a vice presidential candidate, including offering some "Possible Premiums", such as a "Cabinet Portfolio", a "Carnegie Hero Pensio... More
Ready for the next / Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam as a matador wiping the blood off his sword after dispatching a bull labeled "Beef Trust" in a bullring with a portly man labeled "Monoply" anxiously leaning over the wall. Illus. ... More
Puck Magazine Illustration - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.
A cartoon of a man sitting in a chair in front of a group of people, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, archi... More
The helping hand / J.K. after Renouf.
Cartoon showing John Pierpont Morgan and Uncle Sam rowing a boat. Illus. in: Puck, 1911 April 26, v. 69, centerfold.
"Don't shoot! I'll let go!" / Keppler.
Illustration shows President Wilson about to shoot a harpoon into an octopus labeled "Interlocking Directorates" that has a grip on his boat labeled "Business Freedom"; Uncle Sam is sitting at the back of the b... More
The Klan wants you, US Army Photo
Poster showing Uncle Sam pointing finger, modeled on James Montgomery Flagg's "I want you for the U.S. Army."
Reading the will - A cartoon of a man sitting at a table
The cartoon illustrating U.S. mistrust, shows Carranza, seated at a table with Uncle Sam dressed in American military uniform. Carranza, reading him the "Last Will and Testament of Pancho Villa" says, "And to ... More
[Uncle Sam's girl-shower] / Nell Brinkley.
World War I drawing shows a shower of lovely girls floating down around Uncle Sam to offer their services for work in Washington. On the side, however, three girls show the problems they are encountering. One s... More
Register June 5th / Arthur William Colen ; The Colonial Press, Philade...
Poster showing Uncle Sam brandishing a quill pen before a cheering crowd.
Hold fast, everybody!. Book illustration from Library of Congress
Mammoth (Germany) kicking free from Soviet Union while allies "England," "France," and United States (Uncle Sam) hold on.
No time to hesitate - Drawing. Public domain image.
"Crisis" on horseshoe; "Strike while the iron is hot" on shield. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: New York Herald, Feb. 20, 1917, p. 1.
Follow the Pied Piper. Join the United States School Garden Army
Poster shows Uncle Sam playing a fife, leading a group of children carrying gardening tools and a seed bag. Promotional goal: U.S. A1.J7. 1919(?). Exhibited: American Treasures of the Library of Congress, 2003.... More
I want you for U.S. Army : nearest recruiting station / James Montgome...
Motion picture poster for "I want you for U. S. Army" shows Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer in order to recruit soldiers for the American Army during World War I. The printed phrase "Nearest recrui... More
Welcome home! - Drawing. Public domain image.
The Great White Fleet returning from world cruise to Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Some show, Bill - Public domain World War One sheet music
words and music by "Dr. Smiles". (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)
Ain't you proud of your old Uncle Sam
by Fritz Arl and Hun S. Inger. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)
Stop! Look!! Listen!!! / Keppler., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt charging through air at a high rate of speed at an extremely large President Taft who is seated on top of the White House. Uncle Sam appears as a professor of physics "to w... More
The great fear of the period That Uncle Sam may be swallowed by foreig...
Print shows a one panel, three scene cartoon showing, in the first scene, an Irish man with the head of Uncle Sam in his mouth and a Chinese man with the feet of Uncle Sam in his mouth, in the second scene they... More
First call I need you in the Navy this minute! Our country will always...
Recruiting poster showing Uncle Sam. Public domain scan of World War One propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Nursing our infant industries / F. Graetz.
Illustration shows several congressmen and senators dressed as women nursing symbols of American industry; Sherman and Blaine feeding "American Swine" as it sits on a rocking horse, William D. Kelley, known as ... More
The American usurper assumes the diadem and purple The leaders of the ...
Print showing Uncle Sam with sword standing on the left with figures from American History and the U.S. Capitol behind him, and a man wearing a feathered crown and ermine robe, with one foot on the Declaration ... More
The glad Thanksgiving of some personages from Puck's pages / F. Opper.
Print shows a vignette cartoon with Uncle Sam sitting in a chair, enjoying a good cigar and the latest issue of PUCK magazine; the surrounding vignettes, feature PUCK characters who are thankful that, despite s... More
Caricature, Greedy Johnnie / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image
Print shows John Bull standing in the foreground with his arms full of foods and toys labeled "Gibraltar, Ceylon, Bermudas, British India, Canada, [and] Australia" and at his feet are items he has dropped, frui... More
When McKinley is president / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Uncle Sam sitting on the steps to the White House as a man (McKinley) wearing a top hat labeled "Monopoly" walks up the steps to enter the White House. Illus. from Puck, v. 39, no. 999, (1896 April... More
Two obstacles that must be removed before Uncle Sam can drive on / Dal...
Print shows President McKinley standing on the roadside near a large rock labeled "Unsetteld Tariff Question", as Vice President Hobart and members of McKinley's cabinet attempt to clear the roadway by removing... More
Waiting for the verdict / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Print shows Uncle Sam standing on the left, leaning against a wall beneath a sign that states "What Killed Spain? Inquest Now Going On"; at center is the body of "Spain" lying on a stretcher and draped with the... More
The socialists' theory, and how it would work out / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Uncle Sam, on the left, giving a bag of money to a man labeled "Socialist" and a bag of money to a man labeled "Businessman", he tells them "Gentlemen, I have divided the wealth of the country equal... More
Puck magazine cover - Another cause for thanksgiving / Keppler.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam holding a rifle labeled "Prosperity" in his right hand and a hammer in his left hand; he has just nailed a fox pelt labeled "Bryanism" to the wall of a log cabin. Illus. in: Puck, ... More
If they'll only be good / Ehrhart.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam standing at center, gesturing to the left toward American soldiers boarding ships to return to America after defeating the Spanish in the Philippines, and gesturing to the right tow... More
His foresight / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam as a large rooster standing among several small free-ranging chicks labeled "Argentine Republic, Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua... More
Caricature, Running amuck / Keppler., public domain cartoon image
Illustration shows a drunken Russian man holding a jug of vodka and wildly swinging a bloodly sword at a wasp representing Japan. John Bull and Uncle Sam sit in the background. Illus. in: Puck, v. 56, no. 1446... More
Sleeping beauty - Public domain portrait print
Illustration shows Uncle Sam as a sleeping Swiss guard of the "Public Funds", being overtaken by trees and cobwebs, two dogs are also asleep at this feet. A building on the right labeled "Public Funds" is being... More
The helping hand / J.K. after Renouf.
Illustration shows a diminutive Uncle Sam rowing a sailboat and receiving a helping hand from J.P. Morgan. Illus. in: Puck, v. 69, no. 1782 (1911 April 26), centerfold. Copyright 1911 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.
Every hour is lunch hour at the dreadnought club / Keppler.
Illustration shows the Roman god "Mars", eating a battleship, with Uncle Sam and Marianne sitting at a table with rulers of European and Asian countries at the Dreadnought Club, each awaiting their meals of mun... More
The morning after / Kep. - Public domain dedication image
Illustration shows Uncle Sam waking up in bed, hungover, with everything in his room caught up in a whirlwind of bottles of alcohol labeled "Stand Pat Booze, Bull Moose Bitters, [and] That's All Wilson", a pitc... More
This is where your Uncle Sam stops to think
On signs: "New short-cut tariff road"; "Old straight highway"; "New trail to Armageddon." On rock: "Prosperity." (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Publis... More
Is it really getting on his nerves? / C. D. Gibson.
Drawing shows Uncle Sam standing and watching as a German soldier harasses a grieving woman with a baby in a graveyard. Caption label from exhibit "World War I ...": Charles Dana Gibson Advocates for Interventi... More
Esposizione Raemaekers / Louis Raemaekers.
Poster shows a cocky Uncle Sam, wearing soldier's boots and smoking a cigarette, facing a German butcher wearing a blood-soaked apron and a soldier's helmet. Poster announces an exhibition of Raemaekers' work.
Getting in - Drawing. Public domain image.
Uncle Sam in soldier's uniform standing next to milestone marker "The first year," "The second year, 1918," with rifle in the mouth of a dragon (Germany) with helmet.
World peace with liberty and prosperity--1919--Happy new year
Poster showing Uncle Sam and Liberty escorting a winged New Year's baby with sash, "1919." United Cigars.
The End - Posters Yanker Poster Collection
Poster showing skull with hat of Uncle Sam; comment on the Vietnamese conflict. Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983.
Uncle Sam needs that extra shovelful / F. Sindelar.
Poster showing Uncle Sam taking hold of a man's arm as the man shovels coal into a furnace. United States Fuel Administration. Text continues: Help Uncle Sam to win the war by following these directions: 1. Fir... More
Where the blame lies / Hamilton.
Cartoon shows a man holding a top hat in one hand and gesturing toward horde of arriving immigrants labeled "German socialist," "Russian anarchist," "Polish vagabond," "Italian brigand," "English convict," "Iri... More
I want you for U.S. Army : nearest recruiting station / James Montgome...
Motion picture poster for "I want you for U. S. Army" shows Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer in order to recruit soldiers for the American Army during World War I. The printed phrase "Nearest recrui... More
Uncle Sammy of the U.S.A - Public domain World War One sheet music
words & music by E.G. Corson. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Manuscript in ink. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation.... More
Uncle Sam's pet pups! Or, Mother Bank's last refuge
A crude woodcut satire showing Harrison luring "Mother Bank," Jackson, and Van Buren into a barrel of "Hard Cider." Jack Downing chases Jackson and Van Buren toward the barrel as Mother Bank crawls into it. Whi... More
My Uncle Sam - Public domain World War One sheet music
words by H.J. Smith ; music from an old American air. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff nota... More
Democracy democracy that's what we're fighting for
Edward P. Powers. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)
To make America safe for Democracy
Uncle Sam in soldier's uniform with gun, "U.S. Army," aimed at Russian men with sticks and flags: "I.W.W.," "Red," and "Soviet gov't for U.S." (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration... More
I am telling you--On June 28th I expect you to enlist in the army of w...
Half-length portrait of Uncle Sam, standing, facing front, with his fists on his hips. W[ar] S[avings] S[tamps] enlistment. Princeton war posters, Turnbull BFA2278. Promotional goal: U.S. J8. 1918.
Hip, hip, hooray for the U.S.A - Public domain World War One sheet mus...
words and music by H.C. Hardley ; arranged by Billy James. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. "A song with the spirit of '76."--Caption. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress... More
Now for a round-up / W.A. Rogers.
Drawing shows Uncle Sam rounding-up men labeled "Spy," "Traitor," "IWW," "Germ[an] money," and "Sinn Fein" with the United States Capitol in the background displaying a flag that states "Sedition law passed" re... More
Uncle Sam hold our flag up high
This is a public-domain musical notation scan. There were many music publishers in the United States during the 1900s. Some of the most well-known ones include G. Schirmer, Inc., Boosey & Hawkes, and Hal Leonar... More
The Negro soldier blues, or, What's Uncle going to do with me?
words by Mrs. Beulah F. Bell ; music by E.S.S. Huntington. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Title from caption. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional ... More
There will be no change of pilots Uncle Sam: "Thanks, awfully, Alton, ...
Print of cartoon showing Theodore Roosevelt at the helm of the "ship of state" guided by the "prosperity compass" as Uncle Sam explains to Alton B. Parker that he will not need to steer the ship.
There will be no change of pilots Uncle Sam: "Thanks, awfully, Alton, ...
Print of cartoon showing Theodore Roosevelt at the helm of the "ship of state" guided by the "prosperity compass" as Uncle Sam explains to Alton B. Parker that he will not need to steer the ship.
It is a bad rule that don't work both ways / Th. Nast.
Uncle Sam speaking to the Geneva court about Alabama claims. Liberty(?) sits in the seat of judgement. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, vol. 16, no. 813, 1872 July 27, cover illustration.
The American farmer - where he has to sell, and where he has to buy / ...
Print shows Uncle Sam as an American farmer trying to sell his products labeled "Pork, Wheat, Butter, Beef, Oats", and corn overseas where there is stiff "Open Competition" at the "Market of the World" represen... More
19th century - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.
A cartoon of a man sitting in a chair, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C. an... More
Uncle Sam's "crazes" past and present / F. Opper.
Print shows a vignette cartoon depicting the current "craze" for "Free Silver", showing Uncle Sam riding a silver rocking horse, and participating in several fads "Past and Present", such as the "Blue Glass Cra... More
The next step, as it looks now / Keppler.
Print shows Uncle Sam standing on a platform next to a ballot box where three men are casting their votes; one is labeled "Loyalist" and is voting for the "Monarch", the other two are casting votes for "Autonom... More
A Thanksgiving toast / Keppler., Political Cartoon
Print shows Puck standing on a chair at the head of a large dinner table, offering a Thanksgiving toast to those seated around the table, including "England, France, Germany, [Japan?], Russia, Austria, Italy, T... More
Then and now / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Print shows a nurse attending to a fallen Spanish soldier as Uncle Sam returns his sword to its scabbard; in the upper left, a scene shows Spanish conquistadors attacking Natives. Illus. from Puck, v. 44, no. ... More
Well, I hardly know which to take first!
Uncle Sam seated in restaurant looking at bill of fare containing "Cuba steak," "Porto [i.e. Puerto] Rico pig," etc. and talking to waiter "McKinley." Illus. in: The Boston globe, 1898 May 28.
The threatened revolt in the jungle / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows a group of animals in a jungle, some showing the facial attributes of the rulers of "Austria" (Franz Joseph I), "Germany" (William II), and "Italy" (Umberto I), others depicted are "Spain, Russia, J... More
Commerce vs. conquest / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Print shows John Bull labeled "England" holding a ship labeled "Trade", with Uncle Sam, also holding a ship labeled "Trade", behind him, as they stand before the Chinese Emperor who is frightened by William II ... More
The open door / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Print shows John Bull standing on the left at an entrance labeled "India" and Uncle Sam standing opposite at an entrance labeled "Philippines" inviting men labeled "Germany, Russia, France, Italy, [and] Austria... More
The "fake" beggars / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows Mark Hanna wearing a sign "Please help the poor" and J.P. Morgan at the end of a pier with the "Ship Yard" behind them, holding out their hats, one labeled "For a shipping subsidy," to Uncle ... More
Weighed and not wanting / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows a bloated Uncle Sam labeled "Balance of Trade" sitting on one side of a scale labeled "Commerce of the World" and outweighing the group of nations on the other side of the scale, "Greece, Spa... More
Once more he leads the world / Ehrhart.
Illustration shows throngs of people with wads of money in their hands, making their way to the gambling casino at Saratoga, New York. Uncle Sam stands to the right, thumbs in his suspenders, boasting about hav... More
A tempting tail / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows Uncle Sam as a peacock displaying his tail feathers which are labeled "Surplus". There are men on the right and the left with large scissors labeled "Shipping Subsidy, Rivers & Harbors, Nicar... More
A bear was on the engine of the President's Special, it was in a bad h...
Newspaper clipping of cartoon showing Theodore Roosevelt, dressed as the train's fireman, attempting to board a locomotive labeled "second term" as a bear labeled "the trusts" snarls at him and Uncle Sam, the t... More
A skeleton of his own / Keppler.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam holding a paper labeled "Protest against Russian Outrage"; he is standing with his back to a slightly open door revealing a skeleton labeled "Lynchings" and holding a handgun and ro... More
In the court of public opinion / P.
Illustration shows a police officer holding a hat labeled "Law and Order" standing in a courtroom with a labor union "Walking Delegate" who has papers showing in his pocket labeled "Bribes" and "Broken Contract... More
There's plenty of room at the table. Why not ask the hungry little fel...
Illustration showing Uncle Sam sitting at a table, about to carve a large "Prosperity plum pudding"; sitting around the table are two dark-skinned children labeled "Porto [sic] Rico" and "Cuba", and standing at... More
Back on the job / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt arriving at the White House after a vacation at Oyster Bay; following him, carrying the luggage, is William Loeb. Uncle Sam meets them at the entrance, dressed as a 17th ce... More
The judgement of Solomon / Kep., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows Uncle Sam with a sword across his lap, as King Solomon, holding up an imp labeled "My Policies", William Jennings Bryan, taking a hard line, and William Howard Taft, appealing for mercy, addr... More
Puck magazine cover - "Never again!" / Frank A. Nankivell.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam walking down a street in an unsavory neighborhood, with signs for such establishments as "Rail Road Parlor $1000.00 an Hour", "Flim-Flam Bar", "Impure Food Café 'Coaltar & Glucose p... More
"Ye scoldes" - Drawing. Public domain image.
A heavyset man depicting Congress and Teddy Roosevelt, both in colonial dress, sit beside each other, locked in a stockade at the ankles. Congress, with arms folded, looks angrily at Roosevelt who, with arms f... More
The fool pied piper / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...
Illustration shows Uncle Sam as the "Pied Piper" playing a pipe labeled "Lax Immigration Laws" and leading a horde of rats labeled "Jail Bird, Murderer, Thief, Criminal, Crook, Kidnapper, Incendiary, Assassin, ... More
"Down with the bosses!" / J. Norman Lynd.
Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt grimacing in anger with both arms raised; he is wearing Uncle Sam's clothes, who is running off in a barrel to hide his nakedness, also departing in fear are the Republican... More
The $3,000,000,000 punch / Jo Davidson.
Poster showing Uncle Sam in coat labelled "Liberty Bond" punching the Kaiser. Prepared by Liberty Loan Committee, 120 Broadway, New York. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.
Your war savings pledge Our boys make good their pledge--Are you keepi...
Poster showing Uncle Sam with a soldier and a man purchasing War Savings Stamps.
For the privilege of fighting for freedom, we thank Thee, O Lord
(DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: New York Herald, Nov. 29, 1917, p. 5.
Uncle Sam's birthday July 4th 1776-1918 142 years young and going stro...
Poster showing Uncle Sam running with a bayonet, amid bursting shells. United Cigars.
March [and] strike, April 15 U.S. out of Vietnam, Laos, all of Southea...
Public domain photograph of Vietnam War, the 1960s, 1970s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
On November 7th, 1972, decriminalize marijuana : Vote yes on 19
"Berkeley CMI poster, late 1972" pencilled on verso. Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983.
Victory! Congress passes daylight saving bill
Poster showing Uncle Sam turning a clock to Daylight Savings time as a clock-headed figure throws his hat in the air. The clock face of the figure reads "One hour of extra daylight." Caption: "Get your hoe rea... More