His declaration of independenc (1901)
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"His Declaration of Independence" (1901) by Udo Keppler presents a satirical view of political reform. In this vibrant caricature, a teddily bespectacled man, resembling Theodore Roosevelt, is depicted confidently nailing a notice to a classical column. The text on the notice declares, “I will appoint no man to office, even if recommended by the organization, unless he is wholly qualified for the position he seeks and is a man of integrity.”The caricatured Roosevelt, armed with hammer and nail, personifies his renowned commitment to reform and the meritocratic principles he championed. The shock and dismay are evident on the faces of the surrounding men, who represent political operatives dismayed by this bold move against patronage and machine politics.
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Udo J. Keppler, since 1894. known as Joseph Keppler, Jr., was an American political cartoonist, publisher, and Native American advocate. The son of cartoonist Joseph Keppler (1838–1894), who founded Puck magazine, the younger Keppler also contributed to cartoons, and after his father's death became co-owner of the magazine under the name Joseph Keppler. He was also a collector of Native American artifacts.