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The modern Arnolds
The modern Arnolds. Illustration shows a gigantic man labeled National Resource Grafter sitting in a wilderness setting, passing sheets of paper to a group of men labeled Land Office Official, Kept Judge, Congressman, Politician, and Senator who are reading their Oath of Office on the papers given them which states Franchises, Special Privileges, Land Patents, Mineral Rights, Tax Exemption, and Timber Grants; includes an insert showing Benedict Arnold passing papers labeled Plans of American Fortifications to a British military officer. Date 1908 June 17. The modern Arnolds. Illustration shows a gigantic man labeled National Resource Grafter sitting in a wilderness setting, passing sheets of paper to a group of men labeled Land Office Official, Kept Judge, Congressman, Politician, and Senator who are reading their Oath of Office on the papers given them which states Franchises, Special Privileges, Land Patents, Mineral Rights, Tax Exemption, and Timber Grants; includes an insert showing Benedict Arnold passing papers labeled Plans of American Fortifications to a British military officer. Date 1908 June 17
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1. Title: The Modern Arnolds: A Legacy of Power and Corruption, 1908 This evocative illustration, titled "The Modern Arnolds," depicts a colossal figure labeled as the "National Resource Grafter," symbolizing the corrupting influence of power and greed in American politics. Surrounded by a wilderness setting, the Grafter sits atop a throne of papers, bestowing documents upon a group of men labeled as a Land Office Official, Kept Judge, Congressman, Politician, and Senator. These men, with solemn expressions, read their Oaths of Office from the papers given to them, which are inscribed with the words "Franchises, Special Privileges, Land Patents, Mineral Rights, Tax Exemption, and Timber Grants." The insert on the lower left corner of the illustration offers a stark contrast to the scene at hand, as it depicts a historical moment: Benedict Arnold, a notorious American traitor during the Revolutionary War, passing plans of American fortifications to a British military officer. The juxtaposition of these two scenes underscores the idea that the corrupt practices of the modern politicians are not new, but rather a continuation of a long-standing tradition. The illustration, created in 1908, serves as a powerful reminder of the potential for corruption and self-interest in the halls of power. It encourages viewers to reflect upon the importance of upholding ethical standards and remaining vigilant against the erosion of integrity within the political sphere.
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