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CIVIL WAR PENSIONS, 1888. The Amazing Growth of the Pension Pig. American cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, 1888, on the huge increase in the cost of Civil War pensions
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CIVIL WAR PENSIONS, 1888. The Amazing Growth of the Pension Pig. American cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, 1888, on the huge increase in the cost of Civil War pensions
CIVIL WAR PENSIONS, 1888.
The Amazing Growth of the Pension Pig. American cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, 1888, on the huge increase in the cost of Civil War pensions
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1888 Commerce Finance Money Pension Political Acts Spending Taylor Uncle Sam
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The print titled "CIVIL WAR PENSIONS, 1888. The Amazing Growth of the Pension Pig" captures a thought-provoking American cartoon by C. Jay Taylor in 1888. This artwork sheds light on the significant rise in the cost of Civil War pensions during that era. Depicted within the cartoon is an enormous pig labeled "Pension" symbolizing the growing financial burden imposed by these pensions. Uncle Sam, representing the American government, can be seen feeding this insatiable pig with bags of money marked as "Spending". This imagery vividly portrays how public funds were being allocated towards supporting veterans from the Civil War. The artist's intention becomes clear through this visual representation - to highlight and criticize the escalating expenses associated with civil war pensions at that time. By showcasing Uncle Sam's continuous feeding of money into the Pension Pig, Taylor emphasizes how these costs were rapidly increasing and becoming unsustainable for America's economy. This political cartoon serves as a reminder of historical events surrounding finance and commerce in late 19th-century America. It reflects concerns about excessive spending on pension programs and raises questions about their long-term viability. Overall, this image provides viewers with a glimpse into an important chapter in American history when Civil War pensions became a pressing issue for policymakers and citizens alike.
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