Life — October 11, 1906 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Roosevelt Crosses Delaware This political cartoon depicts **Theodore Roosevelt crossing the Delaware River**, referencing George Washington's famous 1776 crossing. The engraving shows Roosevelt as a military/political leader with soldiers, mimicking the iconic historical image. The satire likely comments on Roosevelt's **political ambitions or military adventurism** during his presidency (1901-1909) or subsequent career. The reference to Washington's heroic crossing suggests the cartoonist is either **praising Roosevelt as a great leader** following in Washington's footsteps, or **mocking his grandiose self-image** and political posturing. The caption reads "Roosevelt Crosses Delaware," making the historical comparison explicit. Without the publication date visible, the specific political event being referenced remains unclear, though it relates to a significant moment in Roosevelt's public prominence.