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President Cleveland as Gulliver, 1885
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President Cleveland as Gulliver, 1885
1576730 President Cleveland as Gulliver, 1885; (add.info.: Gulliver-Cleveland takes possession of the enemy's fleet and deprives them of their strength' Illustration shows President Cleveland (1837-1908) as Gulliver with a rope labelled "Good Policy" tied to the ships of the "Republican Party" and pulling them toward the opposite shore where a group of men wait beneath a banner labelled "Democracy" with the U.S. Capitol on a hill behind them.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38311134
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1880s Capitol Cleveland Grover (1837 1908) Democracy Democratic Good Grover Cleveland Gulliver Homme Politique Politician Policy Republican Stephen Grover Cleveland
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This whimsical and politically charged illustration from 1885 depicts President Cleveland as Gulliver, the giant protagonist of Jonathan Swift's famous novel "Gulliver's Travels." In this clever portrayal, President Cleveland is shown using "Good Policy" as a rope to pull the ships of the Republican Party towards the shore where Democracy awaits with open arms. The imagery is rich with symbolism, suggesting that through wise and strategic decision-making (represented by the rope labeled "Good Policy"), President Cleveland is able to weaken his political opponents and strengthen his own party.
The scene is set against the backdrop of the U.S. Capitol on a hill, emphasizing the significance of these political maneuvers in shaping American democracy. The men standing beneath the banner labeled "Democracy" represent unity and solidarity in support of their leader.
This print captures a moment in history when politics was not only about policy but also about clever tactics and strategy. It serves as a reminder that leadership requires both vision and skillful execution to navigate through turbulent waters.
Overall, this artwork showcases Grover Cleveland's presidency in a unique light, blending literature with politics to create an engaging visual narrative that continues to resonate with viewers today.
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