Good men on a bad platform
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Good men on a bad platform
Good men on a bad platform. Illustration shows three men labeled Wadsworth, Davenport, and Genl. Carr hanging onto each other, standing on The One Solid Plank labeled Financial & Civil-Service-Reform Resolutions of a shaky platform that includes rotten boards labeled The John Roach Issue, Protective-Tariff Fanaticism, Bloody-Shirtism, Trumped-up Charges Against Cleveland, and Sham Patriotism. A sign on the left states Mugmumps Cordially Welcome and one on the right states Please Don t Look at the Platform, Look at the Men, and a sign in the background states A Sound State Ticket - Three Honest Men. Date 1885 September 30. Good men on a bad platform. Illustration shows three men labeled Wadsworth, Davenport, and Genl. Carr hanging onto each other, standing on The One Solid Plank labeled Financial & Civil-Service-Reform Resolutions of a shaky platform that includes rotten boards labeled The John Roach Issue, Protective-Tariff Fanaticism, Bloody-Shirtism, Trumped-up Charges Against Cleveland, and Sham Patriotism. A sign on the left states Mugmumps Cordially Welcome and one on the right states Please Don t Look at the Platform, Look at the Men, and a sign in the background states A Sound State Ticket - Three Honest Men. Date 1885 September 30
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Good Men on a Bad Platform
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is an illustration from the year 1885, depicting three prominent politicians, Wadsworth, Davenport, and Genl. Carr, standing precariously on a shaky platform labeled "Financial & Civil-Service-Reform Resolutions." The men cling to each other for support as they navigate the unstable structure, which is riddled with rotten boards representing various contentious issues of the time. The first rotten board, "The John Roach Issue," refers to a political scandal involving John Roach, a Union League leader in Pennsylvania. "Protective-Tariff Fanaticism" represents the intense debates surrounding protectionist trade policies, while "Bloody-Shirtism" symbolizes the use of violence and emotional appeals to sway public opinion. "Trumped-up Charges Against Cleveland" refers to allegations of corruption against Democratic presidential nominee Grover Cleveland, and "Sham Patriotism" represents the manipulation of patriotic sentiment for political gain. Despite the precarious state of the platform, a sign on the left reads "Mugmumps Cordially Welcome," a reference to the Mugwumps, a group of Republicans who had broken away from their party to support the Democratic ticket due to their dissatisfaction with the Republican nominee. A sign on the right urges onlookers to "Please Don't Look at the Platform, Look at the Men," drawing attention to the character and integrity of the individuals standing on the platform. The background of the illustration features a sign proclaiming "A Sound State Ticket - Three Honest Men," emphasizing the men's reputations and their commitment to reform. This image serves as a reminder of the complex political landscape of the late 19th century and the challenges faced by politicians in navigating contentious issues while maintaining their integrity.
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