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Humpty Dumpty slips from the wall; Humptys due for an awful fall. Illustration shows Humpty Dumpty labeled Excessive Protection slipping off a wall labeled Tariff Wall, many men have thrown a rope labeled Stand Pat Influence around his waist, hoping to prevent him from falling. Date 1913 March 12. Humpty Dumpty slips from the wall; Humptys due for an awful fall. Illustration shows Humpty Dumpty labeled Excessive Protection slipping off a wall labeled Tariff Wall, many men have thrown a rope labeled Stand Pat Influence around his waist, hoping to prevent him from falling. Date 1913 March 12
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1. Title: "Humpty Dumpty's Precarious Perch: The Tariff Debate of 1913" This political cartoon, published on March 12, 1913, in a popular magazine, depicts the iconic character Humpty Dumpty teetering precariously on the edge of a tariff wall, labeled "Excessive Protection." The image serves as a metaphor for the heated debate surrounding tariffs and protectionism that was dominating the political landscape at the time. Humpty Dumpty, represented as a large, egg-shaped figure, is a symbol of the fragile economic system that many believed would be shattered by the proposed reduction of tariffs. The men below, labeled "Stand Pat Influence," have thrown ropes around Humpty's waist in a desperate attempt to prevent him from falling off the tariff wall. This group represents the protectionist forces in Congress who were determined to maintain high tariffs to protect American industries. The date of the cartoon, March 12, 1913, marks a pivotal moment in American history. The passage of the Underwood Tariff Act, which significantly reduced tariffs, was imminent. The cartoonist's intention was to highlight the anxiety and resistance to the impending change, as well as the power of influential lobbying groups in shaping economic policy. The cartoon's title, "Humpty Dumpty's Precarious Perch: The Tariff Debate of 1913," encapsulates the uncertainty and tension surrounding the tariff issue during this period. The image remains a fascinating glimpse into the political discourse of the early 20th century and the complex interplay of economic interests and policy-making.
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