Theodore Roosevelt, dressed as George Washington, holding an axe labelled "1912 Candidacy"
Title

Theodore Roosevelt, dressed as George Washington, holding an axe labelled "1912 Candidacy"

Caption

He couldn't tell a lie' Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) dressed as George Washington, holding an axe labelled "1912 Candidacy", and with his left hand on his chin, he ponders chopping down a cherry tree which has a quote carved into it that states "'The wise custom which limits the president to two terms regards the substance and not the form, and under no circumstance will I be a candidate for or accept another term' T.R. Nov. 9, 1904".

Date

1912

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A14_484

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