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The hemlock cup of the Republican Socrates
The hemlock cup of the Republican Socrates. Illustration shows the Republican elephant labeled GOP. about to drink from a cup labeled Reciprocity, with him are several men labeled Root, Sherman, Cannon, La Follette, Crane, Lodge, Payne, Dick, Gallinger, Penrose and one unidentified man, some are distraught, others are merely watching. Date 1911 August 9. The hemlock cup of the Republican Socrates. Illustration shows the Republican elephant labeled GOP. about to drink from a cup labeled Reciprocity, with him are several men labeled Root, Sherman, Cannon, La Follette, Crane, Lodge, Payne, Dick, Gallinger, Penrose and one unidentified man, some are distraught, others are merely watching. Date 1911 August 9
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Hemlock Puck Republican Socrates
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This political cartoon, published in Puck magazine on August 9, 1911, depicts a solemn Republican Socrates, represented by an elephant labeled GOP, preparing to drink from a cup labeled Reciprocity. Surrounding him are prominent Republican figures of the time, including Elihu Root, Nelson W. Aldrich, Joseph G. Cannon, Robert M. La Follette, Dwight W. Morrison, James L. Garfield, George F. Brush, William P. Dillingham, William A. McKinley, and one unidentified man. The expressions on their faces range from distress to mere observation. The title "The Hemlock Cup of the Republican Socrates" alludes to the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, who drank hemlock to avoid execution. In this context, the cup of reciprocity symbolizes a contentious tariff bill, which was a source of internal strife within the Republican Party at the time. The cartoon highlights the intense debates and divisions among Republicans over the issue, with some men appearing visibly distraught and others seemingly indifferent. This powerful political illustration serves as a testament to the complexities and intricacies of American political discourse during the early 20th century. The use of symbolism and allegory in the cartoon adds depth and nuance to the representation of political figures and issues, making it an invaluable historical resource for scholars and enthusiasts of American political history.
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