Judge — September 16, 1905 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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This political cartoon depicts "The Man of the Hour"—President Theodore Roosevelt—standing centrally in formal dress, holding a peace dove. He's flanked by two panels showing recent military events: "San Juan Hill" (July 1898, where Roosevelt gained fame as a Rough Rider) on the left, and "Oyster Bay" (August 29, 1905, his home) on the right. The cartoon celebrates Roosevelt's role in negotiating peace between Russia and Japan, ending their war. The subtitle quotes him: "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen." This references both his military reputation and his contemporary diplomatic achievement, presenting him as a statesman balancing warrior and peacemaker roles.