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A question of duty
A question of duty. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt standing next to Uncle Sam who is sitting on a stool in a US Custom House, Roosevelt has his left hand on Sams right arm and he is gesturing to the left, toward a customs official who is inspecting the bags of a Filipino man just inside a door labeled Philippines and Prohibitive Tariff, it is locked and barred by Seventy-Five per cent of Dingley Rates; the customs official is searching for Philippine Products on which there are high rates due to the Dingley Tariff. In the background, a woman exits through a door labeled Cuba and Reciprocity and a man exits through a door labeled Porto Rico and Free Trade. Date 1903 February 4. A question of duty. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt standing next to Uncle Sam who is sitting on a stool in a US Custom House, Roosevelt has his left hand on Sams right arm and he is gesturing to the left, toward a customs official who is inspecting the bags of a Filipino man just inside a door labeled Philippines and Prohibitive Tariff, it is locked and barred by Seventy-Five per cent of Dingley Rates; the customs official is searching for Philippine Products on which there are high rates due to the Dingley Tariff. In the background, a woman exits through a door labeled Cuba and Reciprocity and a man exits through a door labeled Porto Rico and Free Trade. Date 1903 February 4
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A Question of Duty - Theodore Roosevelt and the Dingley Tariff
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This evocative illustration, dated February 4, 1903, captures a pivotal moment in American history as President Theodore Roosevelt stands next to Uncle Sam in the United States Custom House. The scene unfolds as Roosevelt gestures towards a customs official inspecting the bags of a Filipino man, who has just entered from the Philippines, under the watchful eye of Uncle Sam. The door to the Philippines is labeled "Prohibitive Tariff," indicating the high taxes imposed on Philippine goods due to the Dingley Tariff. In the background, a woman exits through a door labeled "Cuba and Reciprocity," symbolizing the more favorable trade relationship between the US and Cuba. Similarly, a man exits through a door labeled "Porto Rico and Free Trade," highlighting the contrasting trade policies towards Puerto Rico. Theodore Roosevelt's presidency marked a significant shift in American foreign policy, with the acquisition of territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines following the Spanish-American War. The Dingley Tariff, passed in 1897, was a protective tariff that aimed to shield American industries from foreign competition. However, it also led to increased tensions with trading partners and fueled protectionist sentiments. This illustration encapsulates the complexities of Roosevelt's foreign policy, as he grappled with the question of duty – balancing the protection of American industries with the benefits of free trade and diplomatic relations. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the historical debates surrounding trade policies and their impact on international relations.
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