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The combination. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan trying to open a safe labeled The Presidency using a combination from a sheet of paper labeled 16 to 1, Populism, Anti-Imperialism, Predatory Wealth, and Anti-Everything; standing to the right are four men Underwood, Clark, Wilson, and Clark holding pieces of paper labeled Tariff Reform, each wanting an opportunity to open the safe. Date 1912 May 15. The combination. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan trying to open a safe labeled The Presidency using a combination from a sheet of paper labeled 16 to 1, Populism, Anti-Imperialism, Predatory Wealth, and Anti-Everything; standing to the right are four men Underwood, Clark, Wilson, and Clark holding pieces of paper labeled Tariff Reform, each wanting an opportunity to open the safe. Date 1912 May 15
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This intriguing cartoon from the May 15, 1912 issue of Puck magazine captures the political tension and intrigue of the 1912 presidential race. The illustration shows William Jennings Bryan, the Democratic Party's nominee and a prominent Populist and Anti-Imperialist, attempting to open a safe labeled "The Presidency." In his hand, Bryan clutches a combination slip with the labels "16 to 1," "Populism," "Anti-Imperialism," "Predatory Wealth," and "Anti-Everything." To Bryan's right, four men, identified as Champ Clark, Woodrow Wilson, and two Clarks (presumably William Jennings Bryan's running mate, Thomas R. Marshall, and another Clark, likely Alton B. Parker), each hold pieces of paper labeled "Tariff Reform." The men are eagerly anticipating their turn to open the safe, suggesting that they too believe they have the correct combination. The cartoon highlights the complex political landscape of the 1912 election, with Bryan's progressive platform clashing with the more moderate positions of his rivals. The image also underscores the intense competition for the presidency and the various factions vying for power within the major political parties. This illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into the political dynamics of the early 20th century.
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