Judge — February 29, 1908 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine, February 29, 1908 **Title:** "The Pacific Slope Prepares a Welcome to Her Own" This cover depicts a jubilant crowd waving American flags in what appears to be a celebration on the Pacific Coast. The caption suggests this relates to a significant arrival or homecoming event in 1908. Given the date and context, this likely references the **Great White Fleet**—Theodore Roosevelt's famous naval fleet that completed a round-the-world voyage in February 1908, returning to the Pacific Coast. The illustration satirizes the patriotic fervor and public enthusiasm surrounding the fleet's return home, showing Americans celebrating what was presented as a demonstration of American naval power and prestige. The crowded, exuberant scene captures period attitudes toward American naval expansion and global influence.