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The free American citizen
The free American citizen. Illustration shows an American citizen sitting at a table, eating a meal; every item on the table and almost every item in the dining room and kitchen in the background, has a tag on it indicating at what percent that item has been taxed, for instance, the tag on the salt and pepper shakers states Tax 33 per cent, the tag on a potato or the fork he is using to eat it with states Tax 40 per cent, the tag on the table cloth states Tax 45 per cent, the tag on a teapot on the stove in the kitchen states Tax 45 per cent, and an insert shows a tombstone with a tag that states Tax 50 per cent. Date 1912 September 25. The free American citizen. Illustration shows an American citizen sitting at a table, eating a meal; every item on the table and almost every item in the dining room and kitchen in the background, has a tag on it indicating at what percent that item has been taxed, for instance, the tag on the salt and pepper shakers states Tax 33 per cent, the tag on a potato or the fork he is using to eat it with states Tax 40 per cent, the tag on the table cloth states Tax 45 per cent, the tag on a teapot on the stove in the kitchen states Tax 45 per cent, and an insert shows a tombstone with a tag that states Tax 50 per cent. Date 1912 September 25
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This thought-provoking illustration from 1912, titled "The Free American Citizen," offers a satirical commentary on the heavy taxation burden faced by Americans during that era. The image depicts an American citizen, dressed in formal attire, sitting at a dining table laden with food and various household items. Each item, from the salt and pepper shakers to the potato on his plate and even the tablecloth, bears a tag indicating the percentage of tax imposed on it. The tags reveal an alarming tax rate, with some items taxed as high as 45 percent, while others, such as the teapot on the stove in the kitchen, bear a tag stating 45 percent. The most striking element of the illustration is an insert showing a tombstone with a tag that reads "Tax 50 Percent." This chilling reminder of the ultimate cost of excessive taxation underscores the message of the image. The date on the illustration is September 25, 1912, and it serves as a stark reminder of the taxation issues that were prevalent during that time. This powerful visual commentary on the taxation system was created to raise awareness and spark conversation about the impact of high taxes on the everyday lives of American citizens.
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