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Cleveland and the Maria Halpin Affair |
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“Another Voice for Cleveland” |
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Cartoonist: Frank Beard |
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Source: Judge |
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Date:
September 27, 1884, p. xii
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Complete HarpWeek Explanation:
This Judge cartoon makes fun of the revelation that, years before, Democratic
presidential nominee Grover Cleveland had fathered a
child out of wedlock. Here,
"Grover the Good" (a reference to his reputation for public integrity)
is startled on the street to hear a wailing toddler identify him as the baby's
father. During the campaign, Republicans were said to chant the refrain,
"Ma! Ma! Where's My Pa!" After the election, Democrats answered:
"Gone to the White House! Ha, Ha, Ha!" |
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