Lan’ sakes, what’ll I Do with ’em?
11/7/1912
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The Constitution established a political framework based on popular sovereignty. Voters fulfill the design by electing to office candidates who legislate, make policy choices, and are responsible for making the branches of government work together to reflect the will of the voters. In the 1912 elections, Woodrow Wilson was elected president, and the Democratic party gained a commanding majority in the House and a slim majority in the Senate. The Democratic victories were the result of a split in Republican party ranks produced by Theodore Roosevelt's independent Progressive (Bull Moose) party candidacy. Published the day after the 1912 election, this cartoon shows Miss Democracy—a figure representing the Democratic Party—with the White House tucked under her arm, carrying figures representing the House and Senate.
This cartoon was drawn by Clifford Berryman, one of Washington, DC's best-known cartoonists in the early to mid-1900s. Berryman drew for the Washington Post and Evening Star newspapers. His cartoons touched on a variety of subjects including politics, elections, and both World Wars.
This cartoon was drawn by Clifford Berryman, one of Washington, DC's best-known cartoonists in the early to mid-1900s. Berryman drew for the Washington Post and Evening Star newspapers. His cartoons touched on a variety of subjects including politics, elections, and both World Wars.
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Senate.
National Archives Identifier: 306174
Full Citation: Miss Democracy: 'Lan Sakes, What'll I Do With 'Em?'; 11/7/1912; Berryman Political Cartoon Collection, 1896 - 1949; Records of the U.S. Senate, Record Group 46; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/lan-sakes-whatll-i-do-with-em, March 29, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.