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The American Samson. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as Delilah with a broken pair of shears, one side labeled Senate and the other labeled House; behind, reclining on a bed is Samson, a long-haired old man labeled The Railroads, his hair labeled Rate Fixing Power; he appears to be asleep, having pleasant Rate Fixing dreams, caressing his long locks with his left hand. Date 1905 December 13. The American Samson. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as Delilah with a broken pair of shears, one side labeled Senate and the other labeled House; behind, reclining on a bed is Samson, a long-haired old man labeled The Railroads, his hair labeled Rate Fixing Power; he appears to be asleep, having pleasant Rate Fixing dreams, caressing his long locks with his left hand. Date 1905 December 13
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The American Samson: A Political Satire from Puck Magazine, 1905 This intriguing political cartoon, titled "The American Samson," was published in Puck Magazine on December 13, 1905. The illustration satirizes the political power struggle between the Senate and the House of Representatives over the regulation of railroad rates. At the forefront of the scene, Theodore Roosevelt, depicted as Delilah, is shown with a pair of broken shears. One side of the shears bears the label "Senate," and the other, "House," reflecting the ongoing debate between these two branches of government over their respective authority to regulate railroad rates. Behind Delilah, reclining on a bed, is a long-haired old man labeled "The Railroads." He is depicted as Samson, a biblical figure renowned for his immense strength. His hair, labeled "Rate Fixing Power," is a symbol of the railroads' economic influence and control. Samson appears to be asleep, enjoying pleasant dreams of rate fixing, as he caresses his long locks with his left hand. This cartoon reflects the political tensions of the time, as the government grappled with the issue of railroad regulation and the balance of power between the Senate and the House. The use of the Samson and Delilah narrative adds an engaging and humorous twist to the political commentary, highlighting the complexities of the political landscape during this era.
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