President Cleveland as a pig farmer, 1885

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President Cleveland as a pig farmer, 1885

1576761 President Cleveland as a pig farmer, 1885; (add.info.: A hard job with the hogs' President Cleveland as a pig farmer getting tangled in leashes attached to the hind legs of several hogs, each with a distinctive brand, labelled "Hugh McLaughlin, H.O. Thompson, Higgins, Beattie", and one labelled "Tammany Hall" that looks like John Kelly; one hog labelled "Hedden" has broken free and is headed for the "Spoils Hog Pen" in the background. Standing on the left, observing, are Benjamin F. Butler, an unidentified man, Joseph C.S. Blackburn, and John R. McLean. Road signs state "Road to Spoils", "National X Roads", and "Cleveland Civil Service Reform Road".); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38452058

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1880s Cleveland Grover (1837 1908) Grover Cleveland Hard Hogs Homme Politique Politician Stephen Grover Cleveland Thompson

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this humorous and satirical print from 1885, we see President Grover Cleveland depicted as a pig farmer, struggling to control a group of unruly hogs. The hogs are labeled with the names of prominent political figures of the time, such as Hugh McLaughlin and John Kelly of Tammany Hall. One hog even bears the name "Spoils Hog Pen", highlighting the corruption and patronage prevalent in politics during that era. As Cleveland grapples with the chaos before him, onlookers including Benjamin F. Butler and Joseph C.S. Blackburn observe from a distance. The scene is filled with symbolism, with road signs pointing towards "Spoils" and "Civil Service Reform Road", reflecting Cleveland's efforts to combat corruption in government. This whimsical portrayal captures the challenges faced by President Cleveland as he navigated through a tumultuous political landscape. Despite his best efforts at reform, he found himself entangled in the messy world of politics, much like trying to wrangle stubborn hogs on a farm. Through this clever illustration, we gain insight into both the struggles and complexities of governance during this period in American history. It serves as a reminder that even our most esteemed leaders are not immune to the pitfalls of power and influence.

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