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Puck grabbing the arm of Uncle Sam, 1885
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Puck grabbing the arm of Uncle Sam, 1885
1576774 Puck grabbing the arm of Uncle Sam, 1885; (add.info.: No more of those hideous monuments! Puck grabbing the arm of Uncle Sam who is staring in dismay at statues labelled "Coggswell, W.H. Seward Madison Square, Admiral Dupont Washington D.C. Custer West Point, George Washington Union Square, Farragut Madison Sq. LaFayette Union Square, Jackson Washington D.C. A. Lincoln Union Square, Garfield Washington, Hamilton Central Park, [and] Bolivar Central Park", also the "Washington Monument" as a smokestack and the "Bunker Hill Boston" monument as an obelisk; Puck is suggesting that the New York State capitol building, currently under construction, be labelled "'Grant Free Institute" as a fitting tribute to former president Ulysses S. Grant.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38452066
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1880s Capitol Memorial Puck Uncle Sam Ulysses Grant
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this powerful political cartoon from 1885, we see Puck grabbing the arm of Uncle Sam in a moment of frustration and disbelief. Uncle Sam looks on in dismay at a series of statues labeled with the names of various historical figures, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ulysses S. Grant. However, instead of honoring these great leaders with dignified monuments, they are depicted as hideous eyesores that resemble smokestacks and obelisks.
Puck is suggesting that the New York State capitol building be renamed as the "'Grant' Free Institute" as a more fitting tribute to former president Ulysses S. Grant. This bold statement challenges the traditional way in which historical figures are memorialized and calls for a more thoughtful approach to honoring their legacies.
The intricate details and symbolism within this print invite viewers to reflect on how history is remembered and represented through public art and architecture. It serves as a reminder that our perceptions of the past are constantly evolving, and it is important to critically examine the ways in which we choose to commemorate those who have shaped our nation's story.
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