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We're Ready For Teddy Again

Harry D. Kerr and Alfred Solman · 1916

This 1916 campaign sheet music reflects the popular movement advocating for Roosevelt's return to presidential politics.

This sheet music illustrates the public desire for Roosevelt's political return during a critical time in American history.

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Cover of sheet music titled "We're Ready For Teddy Again," with words by Harry D. Kerr and music by Alfred Solman. A colored photograph of a man with a mustache, wearing a gray three-piece suit and red tie, seated in a carved wooden chair. Printed text at the bottom reads publisher Joe Morris Music Co., 100 West 37th St., New York.
Harry D. Kerr and Alfred Solman, 'We're Ready For Teddy Again,' 1916.

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What it is

This is the cover of sheet music titled 'We're Ready For Teddy Again,' with lyrics by Harry D. Kerr and music by Alfred Solman, created in 1916. It features a colored photograph of Roosevelt seated in a wooden chair.

Why it matters

This piece symbolizes the public sentiment during World War I, as many sought Roosevelt's return to the political scene, reflecting his legacy and the connection the public felt towards him even after his presidency.

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  • What does the imagery of Roosevelt in this sheet music suggest about his public perception at the time?
  • How does music and art serve as a vehicle for political expression?
  • What does the choice of color in the photograph signify about Roosevelt's image during this period?

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