Life — May 1, 1913 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Commentary on Vice-Presidential Ambitions This page from *Life* (May 1, 1913) contains editorial commentary criticizing Vice-President James Sherman's vague political positioning. The text sarcastically notes Sherman "lacks sophistication" and hasn't clearly disclosed his ambitions, comparing him unfavorably to the British Speaker of the House of Commons. The left margin features an illustration of a figure labeled "GREATNESS" climbing into an oversized hat—likely satirizing Sherman's inflated self-regard or unclear grasp of the presidency. The accompanying editorial mocks Sherman for simultaneously denying political ambitions while positioning himself for higher office, suggesting his evasiveness and lack of decisive character rendered him unfit for national leadership.