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Uncle Sam and President Cleveland shaking hands, 1894
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Uncle Sam and President Cleveland shaking hands, 1894
1576798 Uncle Sam and President Cleveland shaking hands, 1894; (add.info.: Puck's valentines for 1894 Vignette cartoon with, at centre, Uncle Sam and President Cleveland shaking hands, a portrait of Liliuokalani, Queen of Hawaii, is in the background; the surrounding vignettes feature a cast of characters, identified or referred to in the text as, "Croker", "Parkhurst", and "Tammany" reform, "Iago Manley" and "Othello Reed", "Peffer, Lease, Dana, Pulitzer, and Depew".); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38139842
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Cleveland Grover 1837 1908 Grover Cleveland Hawaii Homme Politique Politician Puck Stephen Grover Cleveland Uncle Sam Valentines Vignette Etats Unis Etats Unis Usa United States
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This print captures a moment in history when Uncle Sam and President Cleveland came together in a symbolic handshake, surrounded by a cast of characters from the political landscape of 1894. The satirical cartoon, part of Puck's valentines for that year, features a portrait of Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii in the background, adding an international dimension to the scene.
The intricate details in this vignette drawing include references to "Croker", "Parkhurst", and "Tammany" reform, as well as figures like "Iago Manley" and "Othello Reed". The composition is rich with political commentary and social satire, reflecting the tumultuous times in American history during Grover Cleveland's presidency.
As we gaze upon this historical artifact frozen in time, we are reminded of the complexities of power dynamics and alliances that shape our world. The image serves as a window into the past, inviting us to reflect on how far we have come as a nation while also acknowledging the challenges that still lie ahead.
In this snapshot from 1894, Uncle Sam and President Cleveland stand united yet surrounded by intrigue and controversy. It is a reminder that politics has always been a complex dance between ideals and realities, where handshakes can signify both unity and division.
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