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The News Reaches Bogota. Cartoon, 1903, by W. A. Rogers from the New York Herald, showing President Theodore Roosevelt rudely presenting Colombia with the fait accompli of his Panama Canal Zone treaty with the new republic of Panama
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The News Reaches Bogota. Cartoon, 1903, by W. A. Rogers from the New York Herald, showing President Theodore Roosevelt rudely presenting Colombia with the fait accompli of his Panama Canal Zone treaty with the new republic of Panama
PANAMA CANAL CARTOON.
The News Reaches Bogota. Cartoon, 1903, by W.A. Rogers from the New York Herald, showing President Theodore Roosevelt rudely presenting Colombia with the fait accompli of his Panama Canal Zone treaty with the new republic of Panama
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1903 Canal Caribbean Colonialism Construction New York Herald Panama Political Acts Progressive Era Republican Party Rogers Roosevelt Shovel Theodore Bogota
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The News Reaches Bogota
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is a thought-provoking cartoon print from 1903 by W. A. Rogers, published in the New York Herald. The artwork vividly captures the political tension surrounding President Theodore Roosevelt's Panama Canal Zone treaty with the newly formed republic of Panama. In this satirical depiction, President Roosevelt is shown rudely presenting Colombia with a fait accompli, symbolizing his disregard for their interests and sovereignty. With a shovel in hand, he stands confidently amidst a group of men representing construction workers and American influence. The cartoon reflects the complex dynamics of American colonialism during that era. It highlights how Roosevelt's progressive agenda clashed with Colombia's desire to maintain control over the strategic region of Panama. The image also alludes to America's growing dominance in international affairs and its willingness to assert its power through political acts. Rogers' artistic style effectively conveys the message behind this historical event. Through clever symbolism and exaggerated facial expressions, he portrays both Roosevelt's determination and Colombia's shock at being presented with an agreement they had little say in. This print serves as a reminder of America's role as an emerging global power during the early 20th century. It invites viewers to reflect on themes such as imperialism, diplomacy, and national interest within the context of one of history's most significant engineering feats - the construction of the Panama Canal.
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