Three terms for Teddy?
This political cartoon criticizes President Theodore Roosevelt for campaigning for a third term of office in 1912. By limiting his own service as President to two...
“Two Bees or Not Two Bees––That is the Question!”
Theodore Roosevelt became President in 1901 after the assassination of William McKinley, just six months into their term. After winning the 1904 election, Roosevelt...
Unanimous!
In April of 1789, the First Congress of the United States of America met to vote on our first President and Vice President. George Washington was elected President...
Undecided on Vice President
This tally sheet shows that Martin Van Buren won the vote for President but no Vice President was selected.
Vice Presidents take an oath, too.
This photo from the 1969 Presidential inauguration features Vice President-elect Spiro T. Agnew taking his oath of office.
“Yes, We Have No Ambitions Today!”
This cartoon plays off a line from a popular 1923 song, “Yes, We Have No Bananas!” to characterize car maker Henry Ford’s Presidential ambitions––or lack...