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TILDEN: CARTOON, 1876. Tildens Wolf at the Door, Gaunt and Hungry. Do Not Let Him In
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TILDEN: CARTOON, 1876. Tildens Wolf at the Door, Gaunt and Hungry. Do Not Let Him In
TILDEN: CARTOON, 1876.
Tildens " Wolf at the Door, Gaunt and Hungry." Do Not Let Him In. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, criticizing the attempt by the Catholic church to secure a share of public funds for their schools and threatening the American public school system, 1876
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1876 Catholic Door Education Nast Personification Public School Republican Samuel Schoolboy Schoolgirl Struggle Tilden Uncle Sam Wolf Funding
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The print titled "TILDEN: CARTOON, 1876. Tildens Wolf at the Door, Gaunt and Hungry. Do Not Let Him In" captures a powerful political cartoon by Thomas Nast during the late 19th century in America. The image depicts Uncle Sam, personifying the American public school system, standing guard at a door while a gaunt and hungry wolf representing Samuel Tilden tries to gain entry. This thought-provoking engraving serves as a critique of the Catholic Church's attempt to secure public funds for their schools, posing a potential threat to the existing American public education system. Through this visual representation, Nast highlights the struggle between Republican ideals of separation of church and state versus efforts to divert funding towards religious institutions. The use of symbolism is evident in this artwork; Uncle Sam represents patriotism and national identity while also embodying the values associated with secular education. On the other hand, Tilden's wolf symbolizes hunger for power and influence over public resources. By capturing this historical moment through his artistry, Thomas Nast sheds light on an important debate that continues even today – how best to allocate educational funding in order to maintain a fair and inclusive society. This photograph print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to reflect upon our past struggles concerning education policy while considering its relevance in shaping our future endeavors.
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