Title
President Chester Arthur sitting with Roscoe Conkling
Caption
Arthur's awkward 'white elephant'' President Chester A. Arthur sitting on a rock with a large white elephant that looks like Roscoe Conkling standing next to him; Arthur is wondering how to get rid of the elephant. Uncle Sam, holding papers labelled 'Conkling Declines', walks away from the 'Supreme Court'. Roscoe Conkling turned down Arthur's offer for a position on the Supreme Court.
Date
1882
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A17_079
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (5,1Mb) / 16,1in x 14,4in / 4840 x 4333 (300dpi)