The proposed concession to Cuba
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The proposed concession to Cuba
The proposed concession to Cuba. Illustration shows a young woman labeled Cuba turning away from Uncle Sam who is offering her a plate labeled Reduction of Tariff on Cuban Sugar with an egg labeled 20% on it; in the background a man labeled American Sugar Grower is enraged because he feels the egg is larger than it should be. Date 1902 March 26. The proposed concession to Cuba. Illustration shows a young woman labeled Cuba turning away from Uncle Sam who is offering her a plate labeled Reduction of Tariff on Cuban Sugar with an egg labeled 20% on it; in the background a man labeled American Sugar Grower is enraged because he feels the egg is larger than it should be. Date 1902 March 26
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This thought-provoking political cartoon, published in Puck magazine on March 26, 1902, sheds light on the complex diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba during the early 20th century. The illustration depicts a young woman labeled "Cuba" turning her back on "Uncle Sam," who is extending a plate labeled "Reduction of Tariff on Cuban Sugar" with a 20% egg. In the background, an agitated "American Sugar Grower" expresses his disapproval, holding a ruler and frowning at the size of the egg, which he believes is too large in comparison to what he feels Cuba should receive. At the time, the United States was seeking to negotiate a new sugar agreement with Cuba, which had recently gained its independence from Spain. The American sugar industry, represented by the grower in the cartoon, was concerned about the potential impact of reduced tariffs on Cuban sugar imports on their own industry. The cartoon's imagery of Uncle Sam offering a seemingly insufficient concession to Cuba while the American Sugar Grower demands more highlights the tensions and power dynamics at play in the negotiations. The use of symbolism, such as the labeling of the characters and the plate of sugar, effectively conveys the message of the cartoon, which speaks to the broader themes of colonialism, economic interests, and diplomacy during this period. Overall, this powerful image offers a unique perspective on a significant moment in the history of U.S.-Cuban relations.
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