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Jack and the Wall Street giants
Jack and the Wall Street giants. Illustration shows a diminutive President Theodore Roosevelt standing on Wall Street, holding a large sword labeled Public Service before giant capitalist ogres labeled JJ Hill holding a club labeled Merger, Morgan holding a club labeled High Finance, and Rockefeller, Oxnard, and Gould. Date 1904 January 13. Jack and the Wall Street giants. Illustration shows a diminutive President Theodore Roosevelt standing on Wall Street, holding a large sword labeled Public Service before giant capitalist ogres labeled JJ Hill holding a club labeled Merger, Morgan holding a club labeled High Finance, and Rockefeller, Oxnard, and Gould. Date 1904 January 13
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This illustration, published in Puck magazine on January 13, 1904, showcases a bold and determined President Theodore Roosevelt standing tall on Wall Street. Surrounded by the towering figures of the industrial giants, Roosevelt is depicted as a diminutive yet formidable presence, embodying the progressive spirit of the era. With a large sword labeled "Public Service" in hand, he stands his ground against the capitalist ogres, each representing a different tycoon of the time. J.J. Hill, labeled "Merger," holds a menacing club, symbolizing the aggressive business consolidation tactics that were common during this period. John Pierpont Morgan, labeled "High Finance," stands with a sly grin, representing the immense financial power and influence of the banking industry. Rockefeller, Oxnard, and Gould, each labeled with their respective names, loom over Roosevelt, their imposing figures a testament to the immense wealth and power they wielded. This illustration, created by an unknown artist for Puck magazine, was a powerful commentary on the political and economic landscape of the early 20th century. It highlights the tension between the interests of the people, represented by Roosevelt and his commitment to public service, and the powerful forces of corporate America, embodied by the Wall Street giants. The image remains a striking reminder of a pivotal moment in American history, when the balance of power between government and industry was being redefined.
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