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OREGON BOUNDARY, 1846. War! Or No War
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OREGON BOUNDARY, 1846. War! Or No War
OREGON BOUNDARY, 1846.
War! Or No War. Two Irish immigrants debate the Oregon boundary question in front of the Bowery Theatre in New York City. Lithograph cartoon, American, 1846
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1846 Argument Beaver Hat Boundary Bowery Debate Immigrant Irish Manifest Destiny Northwest Oregon Overalls Parasol Parody Politics Sidewalk Suspenders Table Territory Theater Vendor Versus Westward Expansion
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War! Or No War - A Heated Debate on the Oregon Boundary
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. This lithograph print from 1846 captures a lively scene outside the Bowery Theatre in bustling New York City. Against the backdrop of manifest destiny and westward expansion, two Irish immigrants engage in a passionate argument over the contentious Oregon boundary question. Dressed in their mid-19th century attire, these men represent different perspectives on this territorial dispute. One sports a beaver hat and suspenders, while the other dons overalls and carries a parasol - an unexpected sight for such a heated debate. The women nearby seem intrigued by this animated discussion unfolding before them. The artist's clever parody highlights the political tension surrounding this issue. A vendor sets up his table nearby, perhaps symbolizing commerce and economic interests at stake. This cartoonish portrayal underscores how public opinion was divided between those advocating for war or peaceful resolution. As America looked to expand its influence further north into Northwest territory, questions about boundaries arose. This image serves as both social commentary and historical documentation of that time period. Through this thought-provoking visual narrative, we are transported back to an era when politics spilled onto city sidewalks and ordinary citizens engaged passionately with matters of national importance – even far from where they originated.
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