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MORMONS: POLYGAMY, 1883. The Great Sin of the Century
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MORMONS: POLYGAMY, 1883. The Great Sin of the Century
MORMONS: POLYGAMY, 1883.
The Great Sin of the Century. Uncle Sam has difficulties enforcing the Edmunds-Tucker Act of 1882, which declared polygamy a felony and revoked the polygamists right to vote.
Cartoon from an American newspaper of 1883
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Media ID 12411454
1882 1883 Cliff Eagle Edmund Edmunds Ladder Legal Mormon Newspaper Political Polygamy Tucker Uncle Sam Utah Vulture Buzzard Daily Graphic
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This print from 1883 titled "MORMONS: POLYGAMY, The Great Sin of the Century" depicts the challenges faced by Uncle Sam in enforcing the Edmunds-Tucker Act of 1882. This political cartoon, sourced from an American newspaper, vividly portrays the struggle to eradicate polygamy in Utah during that era. In this thought-provoking image, Uncle Sam is depicted as a determined figure standing on a cliff edge labeled "Legal Ladder". He gazes towards a distant peak representing the eradication of polygamy while holding onto an eagle symbolizing justice and freedom. However, his path is obstructed by a menacing buzzard labeled "Polygamy" perched atop a ladder marked with years 1882 and 1883 - signifying ongoing resistance to change. The cartoon highlights the difficulties faced by authorities in curbing this controversial practice within Mormon communities. The Edmunds-Tucker Act declared polygamy illegal and revoked voting rights for those practicing it. Yet, despite these legal measures, represented here as an insurmountable cliff face, Uncle Sam struggles to enforce them effectively. This powerful visual commentary reflects not only the social and moral debates surrounding polygamy but also captures broader themes such as religious freedom versus societal norms prevalent during that time period. It serves as both historical documentation and artistic expression of one of America's most contentious issues at the turn of the century.
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