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"Our Uncle Going to Take a Rest" |
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Cartoonist: Thomas Nast |
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Source: Harper's Weekly |
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Date:
April 7, 1877, p. 276
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Caption:
U.S. "The children are amused with their new Toys, and I will turn in." |
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Complete HarpWeek Explanation:
An appropriate final cartoon on the presidential election of 1876-1877. The new
president, Rutherford Hayes, has been inaugurated, and the new Congress sworn in
and adjourned. After much work and stress, Uncle Sam temporarily retires for a
good night's sleep. |
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