Judge — September 30, 1882 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon titled "In His Glory" satirizes American intervention in Middle Eastern affairs. The large figure on the left appears to be Uncle Sam (identified by the traditional American figure iconography), wielding a sword labeled "Victory" and "Arabi Captured." Below, smaller figures on horseback and foot represent military forces, likely depicting the aftermath of conflict involving Arabi—probably referring to Ahmad Urabi Pasha, an Egyptian military leader involved in 1880s-era tensions. The cartoon's message criticizes Uncle Sam's triumphalism and involvement in foreign military campaigns, particularly regarding Arabian/Egyptian conflicts. The ironic title suggests satire about American imperial ambitions and militarism, questioning whether such interventions truly represent American glory or represent overreach and questionable foreign policy choices.