The Big Stick in the Caribbean Sea

Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick foreign policy, encapsulated by the proverb "speak softly and carry a big stick," advocated for peaceful negotiations backed by the threat of military force. This approach aimed to expand American influence, particularly in Latin America and the…

"The Big Stick in the Caribbean Sea" is a 1904 political cartoon by William Allen Rogers. It illustrates President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick Diplomacy, portraying him as a colossal figure wielding a massive club through the Caribbean. It symbolizes America's military and political power.