The Election of 1904 vs. 2004

Hayden Dickerson

1904 Candidates

Teddy Roosevelt Alton B. Parker

Theodore Roosevelt• Ran for reelection in 1904.• Initiated the Square Deal, which was a more just and equitable society.• Worked to increase the regulatory power of the federal government.• He described his foreign policy by saying “speak softly but carry a big

stick”• Ran as a Republican candidate in 1904.

Alton B. Parker• American lawyer as well as a judge before he ran for President in 1904.• Ran as the Democratic candidate in 1904.

Main Issues

• Gold Standard• Panama Canal

Gold Standard

Panama Canal

Panama Canal during construction

Political CartoonsThe Pleasure is all mine!

William Jennings Bryon lost the nomination

Political Cartoons

1904 Results

Theodore RooseveltAlton B. Parker

2004 Candidates

John Kerry George W. Bush

George W. Bush• Son of former president George H.W. Bush• Ran as an incumbent. • Ran as Republican.

John Kerry• Father was a foreign service officer under the Eisenhower administration.• Was the Democratic Party nominee for president in 2004.

Main Issues

• War on Terror• Iraq

• Defense• Abortion• Education

• Environment• Health

• Budget/Taxes• Jobs/Trade• Gun Control

War on Terror

Education

Political Cartoons

Political Cartoons

Political Cartoons

2004 Results

George W. BushJohn Kerry

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