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Willie and his make-up

Willie and his make-up. Illustration shows William R. Hearst wearing the clothing of past presidents as he embarks on a campaign for the presidential election in 1908. He is wearing Washingtons shoes, Lincolns pants and whiskers, Jeffersons coat and wig, and Jacksons hat. Next to him are boxes and trunks labeled Old Hickorys Hat Box, Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution, and T. Jefferson. Standing in the background is an unidentified man who may be George B. McClellan, Jr. Date 1906 October 10. Willie and his make-up. Illustration shows William R. Hearst wearing the clothing of past presidents as he embarks on a campaign for the presidential election in 1908. He is wearing Washingtons shoes, Lincolns pants and whiskers, Jeffersons coat and wig, and Jacksons hat. Next to him are boxes and trunks labeled Old Hickorys Hat Box, Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution, and T. Jefferson. Standing in the background is an unidentified man who may be George B. McClellan, Jr. Date 1906 October 10

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William Randolph Hearst, the influential newspaper magnate and political figure, is seen in this 1906 illustration as he prepares for his presidential campaign in 1908. Dressed in a unique and eclectic mix of clothing reminiscent of past presidents, Hearst dons Washington's shoes, Lincoln's pants and whiskers, Jefferson's coat and wig, and Jackson's hat. The meticulously labeled boxes and trunks next to him, including 'Old Hickory's Hat Box, Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution,' and 'T. Jefferson,' further emphasize his commitment to emulating the great leaders of American history. Standing in the background, an unidentified man with a stern expression may be George B. McClellan, Jr., a prominent political figure and son of the former Union General and Democratic nominee for president in 1864. The date of the illustration is October 10, 1906, marking an early stage in Hearst's campaign for the presidency. This intriguing image captures the essence of Hearst's audacious and unconventional approach to politics, as he sought to connect with the American people by embracing the legacy of the nation's past presidents.

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