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The promised feast
The promised feast. Illustration shows President William McKinley, on the left, offering up a steaming plate of bloated male figures labeled Commercial Trusts and, on the right, William Jennings Bryan offering up a similar plate, also labeled Commercial Trusts to a large man sitting between them, at a table set for a meal, wearing a napkin tied around his neck, the tabs labeled Labor Trust, holding a knife and fork. Date 1900 August 8. The promised feast. Illustration shows President William McKinley, on the left, offering up a steaming plate of bloated male figures labeled Commercial Trusts and, on the right, William Jennings Bryan offering up a similar plate, also labeled Commercial Trusts to a large man sitting between them, at a table set for a meal, wearing a napkin tied around his neck, the tabs labeled Labor Trust, holding a knife and fork. Date 1900 August 8
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The Promise of a Feast: A Political Satire from Puck Magazine, 1900 This intriguing illustration, titled "The Promised Feast," was published in Puck Magazine on August 8, 1900, and offers a biting commentary on the political climate of the time. The image depicts two prominent figures from American politics, President William McKinley on the left, and his Democratic opponent, William Jennings Bryan, on the right, engaged in a theatrical display of offering plates heaping with bloated male figures labeled "Commercial Trusts" to a large man seated between them. The man, wearing a napkin around his neck with the label "Labor Trust," holds a knife and fork, ready to partake in the meal. The context of this illustration relates to the growing concern over the power and influence of the large industrial trusts in American society during the late 19th century. Both McKinley and Bryan were known for their stances on trusts, with McKinley generally favoring them and Bryan being a vocal critic. This satirical image plays on the idea that both politicians were ultimately serving the interests of the trusts, rather than the working class. The use of exaggerated, bloated figures to represent the Commercial Trusts adds to the overall sense of critique and disdain towards the powerful entities. The image also highlights the contrast between the two political figures, with McKinley appearing more affluent and Bryan more working-class, further emphasizing the divide between the interests of the wealthy elite and the labor force. Overall, "The Promised Feast" is a powerful political cartoon that encapsulates the tensions and debates surrounding trusts and their role in American society during the turn of the 20th century. Its satirical nature allows for a nuanced understanding of the complexities of the political landscape and the motivations of the key players involved.
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