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The overshadowing Senate
The overshadowing Senate. Illustration shows seven men as Roman senators labeled TC Tillman, Lodge, Stewart, Morgan, Quay, and Hoar. George F. Hoar is speaking to the others while pointing at a diminutive President Theodore Roosevelt standing in their midst. Date 1903 February 25. The overshadowing Senate. Illustration shows seven men as Roman senators labeled TC Tillman, Lodge, Stewart, Morgan, Quay, and Hoar. George F. Hoar is speaking to the others while pointing at a diminutive President Theodore Roosevelt standing in their midst. Date 1903 February 25
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The Overshadowing Senate: A Political Satire from Puck Magazine, 1903 This illustration, published in Puck Magazine on February 25, 1903, offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the political landscape of the time. The image portrays seven United States Senators, depicted as Roman senators, gathered in a grand chamber. Among them are familiar faces such as TC Tillman of South Carolina, Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts, Thomas B. Stewart of Georgia, John Heinz and Matthew Quay of Pennsylvania, and George F. Hoar of Massachusetts. The diminutive figure of President Theodore Roosevelt stands among them, overshadowed by the imposing presence of the senators. George F. Hoar, with a stern expression and an outstretched hand, addresses his colleagues, drawing their attention away from the President. This satirical representation of the Senate's power and influence over the presidency during Roosevelt's administration is a testament to the political climate of the early 20th century. Puck Magazine, a popular weekly publication, was known for its political cartoons and satirical commentary. This illustration, titled "The Overshadowing Senate," reflects the magazine's role in shaping public opinion and engaging in lively political discourse. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government during a time of significant political change in American history.
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