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Celebrating the Occasion

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Created on January 9, 2024

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Celebrating the Occasion

This political cartoon was publised in the Philadelphia Inquirer on August 8th, 1898. What event coincided with the publishing date? Could that event explain what "occasion" they're celebrating?

The Olive Branch

The olives in this picture are labeled with the names of different Spanish colonies. Uncle Sam is offering them to Lady Columbia as if they are his to share. Investigative topics:

  • Do olives have a specific importance relating to Spain?
  • What do olive branches symbolize?
Sagasta

It's hard to see, but this server has a name badge that says "Sagasta." Who was Sagasta? Why did the artist decide to show Sagasta as a server pouring wine for Uncle Sam and his partner? Is there a difference in social status between Sagasta's true position and that of a server? What does this change suggest?

Uncle Sam

Who is Uncle Sam? What does he represent? How is the portrayal of Uncle Sam in this image different from the way he is depicted in the comic? What is the author trying to tell us by portraying Uncle Sam in this new way?

Lady Columbia

Though we recognize Uncle Sam, we may not recognize his dinner partner, Lady Columbia. While Lady Columbia represents the United States, she also grew to represent colonialism and expantionism. Who was Lady Columbia? What is the artist suggesting by drawing Uncle Sam offering the olives (colonies) to Lady Columbia?