Judge, 1899-09-30 · page 9 of 20
Judge — September 30, 1899 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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This Judge magazine page satirizes Admiral George Dewey following his famous naval victory at Manila Bay (Spanish-American War, 1898). The humor centers on the contrast between Dewey's modest, private personality and the massive public reception planned for his return to America. **The satire:** Multiple cartoons mock the absurdity of celebrating a quiet man who reportedly preferred staying home. "His Name is Legion" jokes that he's just an ordinary fellow forced into the spotlight. "An Infantile Dewey" compares him to a crying baby. The bottom panel shows how different nations characterized Dewey according to their own biases—German, Jewish, Irish—suggesting national stereotyping. **The key joke:** "A Good Reason" explicitly states that Dewey would rather face Spanish fleets than the New York reception committee, mocking the overwhelming public celebration planned for the war hero's homecoming. The page satirizes American hero-worship and civic excess.
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