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I rather like that imported affair
I rather like that imported affair. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt wearing his Rough Rider uniform and looking at the style of hats worn by past presidents US Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington, but the hat he likes best, atop a stand labeled Imported Hat - All the Style in Europe, is a crown labeled Imperialism. Date 1904 September 21. I rather like that imported affair. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt wearing his Rough Rider uniform and looking at the style of hats worn by past presidents US Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington, but the hat he likes best, atop a stand labeled Imported Hat - All the Style in Europe, is a crown labeled Imperialism. Date 1904 September 21
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President Theodore Roosevelt's Sartorial Affair with Imperialism: A 1904 Puck Magazine Illustration On September 21, 1904, Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was captured in a whimsical illustration published in Puck Magazine. In the cartoon, Roosevelt, dressed in his iconic Rough Rider uniform, is seen admiring a collection of hats worn by his predecessors, Presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington. However, the hat that piques his interest the most is an "Imported Hat - All the Style in Europe," adorned with a regal crown labeled "Imperialism." The illustration, titled "I rather like that imported affair," satirically portrays Roosevelt's fascination with European trends and the growing influence of imperialism on American politics. As a proponent of the "Big Stick" policy, Roosevelt believed in asserting American power and influence abroad, often through military intervention. The imperialist ideology was popular during this period, and the acquisition of new territories, such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, expanded the United States' global reach. The hat, with its European flair and imperial symbolism, represents the allure of the Old World and its cultural and political influence on the New World. Roosevelt's admiration for the imported hat serves as a metaphor for America's embrace of imperialism and its desire to emulate the power and prestige of European empires. This Puck Magazine illustration offers a unique glimpse into the political climate of the early 20th century, showcasing the intersection of fashion, politics, and American identity during a time of significant global change.
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