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It was about time he woke up
It was about time he woke up. Illustration shows Uncle Sam as Rip Van Winkle returning from his tariff sleep to discover that other countries now dominate foreign trade; his old rifle labeled Monopoly Tariff is outdated. John Bull sits with other representatives of foreign countries outside the Inn of South American Trade; in the background, steamships with flags of many nations unload freight; an insert shows a map and The North Americans Idea of the Western Hemisphere. Date 1911 February 8. It was about time he woke up. Illustration shows Uncle Sam as Rip Van Winkle returning from his tariff sleep to discover that other countries now dominate foreign trade; his old rifle labeled Monopoly Tariff is outdated. John Bull sits with other representatives of foreign countries outside the Inn of South American Trade; in the background, steamships with flags of many nations unload freight; an insert shows a map and The North Americans Idea of the Western Hemisphere. Date 1911 February 8
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It's been a long slumber, but Uncle Sam, once a formidable figure in international trade with his outdated Monopoly Tariff rifle, has finally awakened from his Rip Van Winkle-esque sleep. The year is 1911, and the world has moved on. John Bull and other representatives of foreign countries gather outside the Inn of South American Trade, engaging in bustling negotiations. In the background, steamships from various nations unload their freight, symbolizing the increased global trade that has surpassed Uncle Sam's once-dominant protectionist policies. An insert shows a map and the label "The North Americans' Idea of the Western Hemisphere," highlighting the shift in power dynamics. Uncle Sam's once-isolated perspective has given way to a more interconnected and globalized world. This powerful and thought-provoking illustration, published on February 8, 1911, serves as a reminder of the importance of staying informed and adaptable in an ever-changing global landscape.
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