Judge — April 13, 1895 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Political Cartoon Analysis: "The World - I've Got Congress on My Hands" This 1895 *Judge* magazine cover depicts a figure (likely representing the U.S. President or American leadership) struggling to balance a large globe on his shoulders. Papers scattered beneath him reference various international crises or disputes: "Venezuela Trouble," "Nicaragua," and other territorial/diplomatic conflicts appear visible. The caption "I've Got Congress on My Hands" suggests the cartoon satirizes the burden of managing both global affairs and domestic Congressional pressure simultaneously. The figure strains under the weight, implying American leadership felt overwhelmed juggling international complications while dealing with Congressional opposition or interference in foreign policy decisions. This reflects 1890s debates over America's expanding imperial ambitions and role in world affairs.