They take him for a come-on
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They take him for a come-on
They take him for a come-on. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as a hayseed from Oyster Bay being greeted by Edward H. Harriman as J. Pierpont Morgan and James J. Hill look on from around a doorway in the background. Date 1907 April 3. They take him for a come-on. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as a hayseed from Oyster Bay being greeted by Edward H. Harriman as J. Pierpont Morgan and James J. Hill look on from around a doorway in the background. Date 1907 April 3
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They Take Him for a Come-on
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: A Historic Encounter between Theodore Roosevelt and the Robber Barons in 1907 This illustration, published in Puck magazine on April 3, 1907, depicts a pivotal moment in American history when Theodore Roosevelt, the charismatic and progressive President of the United States, met with the country's most influential industrialists, Edward H. Harriman and J. Pierpont Morgan, along with James J. Hill. The scene unfolds at the Grand Central Palace in New York City, where Roosevelt was attending a banquet hosted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The illustration, titled "They Take Him for a Come-on," portrays Roosevelt as a hayseed from Oyster Bay, a nod to his humble origins, as he is greeted by the imposing figures of Harriman and Morgan, with Hill lurking in the background. The title suggests that the industrialists were attempting to manipulate or "take" Roosevelt for their own gain, possibly in reference to political or financial influence. At the time, Roosevelt was known for his progressive policies, including the creation of national parks and forests, and his efforts to regulate monopolies and protect consumers. His meeting with these powerful businessmen raised concerns among the public about the potential for cronyism and corruption in politics. Despite the ominous title and the seemingly confrontational image, the encounter between Roosevelt and the industrialists was reportedly cordial, with no known negative consequences for either party. However, the illustration serves as a powerful reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between politics and business during the Gilded Age, a time of rapid industrialization and social change in America.
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