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Come on in, John! The waters fine
Come on in, John! The waters fine!. Illustration shows four aged, nude suffragists trying to drag John Bull into a pool of water labeled Woman Suffrage. Date 1913 April 23. Come on in, John! The waters fine!. Illustration shows four aged, nude suffragists trying to drag John Bull into a pool of water labeled Woman Suffrage. Date 1913 April 23
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Come on in, John! The waters fine!
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This provocative illustration, published in Puck magazine on April 23, 1913, encapsulates the intensity and determination of the woman suffrage movement in the United States. The image depicts four aging, nude suffragists, their wrinkled bodies testifying to their years of activism, as they eagerly attempt to drag the symbolic figure of John Bull into a pool labeled "Woman Suffrage." John Bull, a long-standing representation of English stubbornness and resistance to change, is portrayed as a stout, clothed man, reluctantly resisting the women's advances. The scene unfolds in a playful yet powerful manner, with the suffragists' unwavering commitment to their cause on full display. The water's inviting label, "Come on in, John! The waters fine!", serves as a challenge to the traditionalist figure, urging him to embrace the change that the suffragists are fighting for. This illustration is a testament to the tenacity and audacity of the suffragists, who were not afraid to make a splash in their quest for the right to vote. The publication of this illustration in Puck magazine, a well-known and influential periodical of the time, further amplified the message of the suffrage movement, reaching a wide audience and sparking conversation and debate. This image remains an iconic representation of the suffragists' unyielding spirit and their successful campaign for women's suffrage, which culminated in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1920.
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