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Posted: January 15, 2009 |
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The challenges facing newly elected presidents during their transitions were reflected in editorial cartoons throughout the 20th century, capturing a glimpse of what was on the minds of Americans at these junctures in history.
Images were obtained via the Library of Congress and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research at UGA.
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| 1909: 'Baby, Kiss Papa Good-bye!' |
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| Theodore Roosevelt leaves the White House at the end of his two terms, with his chosen successor, William H. Taft left as the caretaker of his baby "policies." A porter carries Roosevelt's "big stick" in the background. Roosevelt selected Taft and gave him vital support during the 1908 campaign. |
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| Photo Credit: S.D. Ehrhart, Library of Congress |
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