Judge — September 30, 1911 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a political cartoon attacking President Woodrow Wilson, depicted as a boxer with a cowardly "yellow streak" (a period phrase meaning cowardice). The back of his body is labeled with phrases including "RECALL OF JUDGES," "BRITISH SOCIALISM," and "POPULISM"—apparently criticizing his policies or associations. The boxing tournament sign at his feet suggests a conflict or competition. The caricature exaggerates his features in the unflattering style typical of early 20th-century satirical cartooning. The cartoon's point: Wilson is portrayed as weak-willed and compromised by radical or foreign influences, rather than standing firm on principles. The artist is Grant E. Hamilton, a Judge cartoonist known for sharp political satire. The exact date is unclear from this image alone, but references suggest this critiques Wilson's presidency (1913-1921).