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Judge — September 8, 1900 — page 1: what you’re looking at
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# Political Cartoon Analysis: Judge Magazine, September 8, 1900 This cartoon satirizes William Jennings Bryan's 1900 presidential campaign. The caption reads "Bryan is a Born Leader" sarcastically, showing Bryan (the demonic figure with horns) attempting to lead "Old Mother" Democracy and "her litter" toward the White House—depicted as marble halls in the background. The animals labeled "Democracy," "Expansion," and "Imperialism" represent political forces Bryan supposedly championed or opposed. The crosses and graves reference casualties, suggesting Bryan's policies would lead to destruction. The devil-like depiction reflects Republican opposition to Bryan's populist, anti-imperialist platform. This is partisan attack propaganda supporting Bryan's opponent, likely President McKinley's re-election campaign.
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“ VOL. 39 NO.986 SEPTEMBER 8 1900 Enreneo At rae Post Ornice Ar New Yous as Secono Case Maren. Conyment 1900 ev Juoe Commer. Tite Reowevenee As A Taaee MARK ‘GMT 1900 Br JUDGE COMPANY OF MEW YORK. ‘Sackett Wilhelm Litho & Prg Co New York BRYAN IS A BORN LEADER —Z@cchange.— ~ will you allow Bryan to lead this op MoTHER AND HER LITTER into the marble halls of the executive mansion? comicbooks.com