Dublin Core
Title
Stealing thunder
Subject
Capitalism--United States |
Socialism--United States |
Presidents--United States
Description
Ink drawing published in The Coming Nation. In this cartoon, Young shows President Theodore Roosevelt stealing thunder from the socialist cause by giving in to some of the socialists’ immediate demands. Roosevelt’s position, however, was more moderate than the socialist Young probably would have liked, so Young has shown him weakening the socialist position by supporting some reforms while leaving the basic structure of capitalism intact. By this point Young’s sympathies were with the socialists and this cartoon was published in a socialist periodical. While this cartoon deals with the political issues of the day, Young’s broader focus on the conflict between socialism and capitalism is increasingly visible.
Creator
Young, Art, 1866-1943
Source
From the collection of Anthony J. Mourek
Publisher
Loyola University Chicago Archives & Special Collections
Date
c. 1901-1909
Format
jpg
Language
English
Type
Political cartoon
Identifier
2010.01029
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Political cartoon
Physical Dimensions
15 x 21.5 in.