The fake beggar
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The fake beggar
The fake beggar. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan with a prosthesis labeled Anti-Expansion attached to the knee on his right leg, which is labeled 16 to 1 and walking with the aid of a wooden cane labeled Populism. In his left hand, he carries a small receptacle labeled votes.. Date 1900 August 22. The fake beggar. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan with a prosthesis labeled Anti-Expansion attached to the knee on his right leg, which is labeled 16 to 1 and walking with the aid of a wooden cane labeled Populism. In his left hand, he carries a small receptacle labeled votes.. Date 1900 August 22
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This intriguing political cartoon, published in Puck magazine on August 22, 1900, depicts William Jennings Bryan as a 'fake beggar.' In the illustration, Bryan, a prominent populist leader and three-time presidential nominee, is shown wearing a prosthetic leg labeled 'Anti-Expansion' with the number '16 to 1' attached. This reference to the '16 to 1' ratio reflects Bryan's opposition to the gold standard, which he believed would disadvantage agricultural interests and favor industrial ones. Bryan's other symbolic crutch is labeled 'Populism,' emphasizing his commitment to the Populist Party and its platform, which advocated for the rights of farmers and laborers against the interests of the wealthy elite. In his left hand, Bryan holds a small receptacle labeled 'votes,' suggesting that he is soliciting support from the people. The use of a beggar as a metaphor in this cartoon is significant, as it implies that Bryan is appealing to the public for their votes out of necessity, much like a beggar begs for alms. This portrayal may have been intended to undermine Bryan's credibility or to cast doubt on the sincerity of his political beliefs. However, it also highlights the intense political polarization of the time and the importance of the populist movement in American politics.
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