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The populist Paul Revere
The populist Paul Revere. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan riding on a horse fashioned out of The Commoner newspapers, through a town, announcing that representatives of the reorganized Democratic Party were coming, drawing out old men brandishing weapons labeled Populism, 16 to 1, Free Riot and a drum labeled Dead Issues; an old man leans out a window waving a flag that states Free Silver or Bust. Includes verse based on Paul Reveres Ride. Date 1904 May 18. The populist Paul Revere. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan riding on a horse fashioned out of The Commoner newspapers, through a town, announcing that representatives of the reorganized Democratic Party were coming, drawing out old men brandishing weapons labeled Populism, 16 to 1, Free Riot and a drum labeled Dead Issues; an old man leans out a window waving a flag that states Free Silver or Bust. Includes verse based on Paul Reveres Ride. Date 1904 May 18
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The Populist Paul Revere: A Modern Alarm Raised, 1904 In this illustration from the May 18, 1904, issue of Puck magazine, the populist spirit is rekindled as William Jennings Bryan rides through a small town, heralding the arrival of representatives from the reorganized Democratic Party. This scene pays homage to Paul Revere's famous midnight ride, but with a populist twist. Bryan, a prominent figure in the Populist movement, is depicted riding atop a horse fashioned from stacks of The Commoner newspapers. The horse's mane and tail are formed from the headlines and articles, symbolizing the power of the press in spreading the populist message. Old men, armed with weapons labeled "Populism," "Free Riot," and "Dead Issues," emerge from their homes, alerted by Bryan's announcement. An old man leans out a window, waving a flag that reads "Free Silver or Bust," a rallying cry for the Populist Party. The verse inscribed at the bottom of the illustration, inspired by Paul Revere's Ride, reads: "Listen, hear it, townsfolk, as I cry, Bryan's coming, silver in his eye, Ride, Bryan, ride, through town and field, Bring us silver, free and unfettered yield." This powerful image encapsulates the fervor and determination of the Populist movement, which sought to challenge the status quo and advocate for the rights of common people. The Populist Paul Revere serves as a reminder of the enduring power of grassroots activism and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs, even in the face of adversity.
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