Life, 1889-04-25 · page 1 of 25
Life — April 25, 1889 — page 1: what you’re looking at
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# Life Magazine Centennial Number, April 25, 1889 This is Life's centennial issue (No. 330, Vol. XIII), commemorating the 100th anniversary of George Washington's presidency. The engraved illustration depicts "G.W. Going To His Inauguration"—showing Washington being transported by boat (likely the Potomac River to New York, where his 1789 inauguration occurred). The eagle above represents American sovereignty, while the cityscape in background establishes the formal governmental setting. The satire appears celebratory rather than critical, using the historical inauguration as an anchor for this special anniversary edition. The cartoonish maritime scene with period details serves nostalgic purposes, reflecting late-19th-century American pride in foundational democratic institutions and their continuity through the century.
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