The shade of Jefferson protests
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The shade of Jefferson protests
The shade of Jefferson protests. Illustration shows David B. Hill standing on a platform, speaking to an unseen audience; he holds a paper that states Jefferson! Jeffersonianism!! Jeffersonian Simplicity!!! The ghost of Thomas Jefferson is tapping him on the elbow. Date 1902 June 11. The shade of Jefferson protests. Illustration shows David B. Hill standing on a platform, speaking to an unseen audience; he holds a paper that states Jefferson! Jeffersonianism!! Jeffersonian Simplicity!!! The ghost of Thomas Jefferson is tapping him on the elbow. Date 1902 June 11
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The Shade of Jefferson Protests: A Historical Moment Captured in a 1902 Puck Magazine Cartoon This intriguing illustration, published in the June 11, 1902, issue of Puck Magazine, depicts a significant moment in American political history. The central figure is David B. Hill, a prominent Republican politician and former Governor of New York, who is delivering a passionate speech to an unseen audience. Hill's fervor is evident as he raises a paper emblazoned with the words "Jefferson! Jeffersonianism!! Jeffersonian Simplicity!!!" However, the scene is not as it seems. Looming behind Hill, the ghostly figure of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and the architect of the Democratic-Republican Party, taps him on the elbow. The juxtaposition of the living and the dead, the past and the present, highlights the enduring influence of Jefferson's political ideology. The cartoon, titled "The Shade of Jefferson Protests," is a testament to the power of Jeffersonianism and its relevance in the early 20th century. The illustration serves as a reminder of the profound impact that Jefferson's ideas had on American politics and the ongoing debates between the two major political parties. Puck Magazine, a leading satirical publication of the time, was known for its insightful commentary on current events. This particular cartoon, with its clever use of symbolism and historical references, encapsulates the political discourse of the era and offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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