Make me an offer, gentlemen
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Make me an offer, gentlemen
Make me an offer, gentlemen!. Illustration shows Uncle Sam standing on a platform with a Philippine man next to a sign that states For Sale The Philippines. Inhabitants benevolently assimilated. - Sound and kind. - Child can govern th. Uncle Sam is appealing to a group of European and Asian rulers, who show little interest, talking with each other in front of the platform. Date 1907 October 9. Make me an offer, gentlemen!. Illustration shows Uncle Sam standing on a platform with a Philippine man next to a sign that states For Sale The Philippines. Inhabitants benevolently assimilated. - Sound and kind. - Child can govern th. Uncle Sam is appealing to a group of European and Asian rulers, who show little interest, talking with each other in front of the platform. Date 1907 October 9
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Make Me an Offer, Gentlemen - The Relentless Pursuit of the Philippines by Uncle Sam
EDITORS COMMENTS
This illustration, published in Puck magazine on October 9, 1907, portrays a pivotal moment in the history of the Philippines. The image depicts Uncle Sam, the symbol of the United States, standing confidently on a platform with a Filipino man beside a sign that reads "For Sale: The Philippines. Inhabitants benevolently assimilated. - Sound and kind. - Child can govern themselves." Uncle Sam extends an open hand, urging European and Asian rulers to make an offer for the acquisition of the Philippines. The European and Asian leaders, engrossed in conversation with one another, display little interest in Uncle Sam's proposition. Their nonchalant attitude is evident as they turn their backs on the platform, seemingly dismissive of the opportunity to acquire the Philippines. The illustration reflects the complex geopolitical landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The United States, having recently emerged as a global power, sought to expand its influence and territories, including the Philippines, which had been under Spanish rule since the late 1500s. The European and Asian powers, however, were reluctant to cede their own territorial claims. The cartoon's title, "Make Me an Offer, Gentlemen," underscores Uncle Sam's determination and the importance of the Philippines to the United States. The image serves as a testament to the tenacity of American diplomacy and the global power struggles that shaped the world during this period. This illustration, with its rich historical context, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the complex geopolitical landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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