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ROOSEVELTS VOLCANO
Roosevelt blows apart muck- raking journalism, crooked politicians, public money thieves and general corruption Date: 1906
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Roosevelt's Volcano: Blowing Away Muck-Raking Journalism, Crooked Politicians, and Public Money Thieves (1906) This powerful and iconic political cartoon, created in 1906, depicts President Theodore Roosevelt standing triumphantly atop a volcano labeled "Roosevelt," as he blows away the muck and debris of corruption with a mighty gust of wind. The image represents Roosevelt's crusade against the rampant muckraking journalism, crooked politicians, and public money thieves that were plaguing American society during his presidency. At the turn of the 20th century, the United States was grappling with widespread corruption and dishonesty in government and business. Muckraking journalists, such as Ida Tarbell, Upton Sinclair, and Lincoln Steffens, exposed the corrupt practices of powerful individuals and institutions through investigative reporting. Their work brought much-needed attention to the issues but also sparked controversy and resistance from those being exposed. Roosevelt, known for his progressive policies and his commitment to reform, embraced the muckrakers and their work, using their findings to push for change. In this cartoon, he is portrayed as a hero, using the power of his presidency to cleanse American society of the muck and corruption that had taken hold. The crooked politicians and public money thieves, represented by the figures being blown away by the wind, are depicted as weak and powerless in the face of Roosevelt's determination. The image is a testament to Roosevelt's leadership and his unwavering commitment to rooting out corruption and making America a better place for all its citizens.
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