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A hard job with the hogs
A hard job with the hogs. Illustration shows President Cleveland as a pig farmer getting tangled in leashes attached to the hind legs of several hogs, each with a distinctive brand, labeled Hugh McLaughlin, HO Thompson, Higgins, Beattie, and one labeled Tammany Hall that looks like John Kelly; one hog labeled Hedden has broken free and is headed for the Spoils Hog Pen in the background. Standing on the left, observing, are Benjamin F. Butler, an unidentified man, Joseph CS Blackburn, and John R. McLean. Road signs state Road to Spoils, National X Roads, and Cleveland Civil Service Reform Road. Date 1885 September 30. A hard job with the hogs. Illustration shows President Cleveland as a pig farmer getting tangled in leashes attached to the hind legs of several hogs, each with a distinctive brand, labeled Hugh McLaughlin, HO Thompson, Higgins, Beattie, and one labeled Tammany Hall that looks like John Kelly; one hog labeled Hedden has broken free and is headed for the Spoils Hog Pen in the background. Standing on the left, observing, are Benjamin F. Butler, an unidentified man, Joseph CS Blackburn, and John R. McLean. Road signs state Road to Spoils, National X Roads, and Cleveland Civil Service Reform Road. Date 1885 September 30
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A Hard Job with the Hogs
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: A Political Allegory from the Gilded Age This illustration, titled "A Hard Job with the Hogs," depicts President Grover Cleveland in the role of a pig farmer, struggling to manage a group of hogs, each labeled with distinctive brands representing political figures of the time. Cleveland, dressed in work clothes and boots, is shown getting tangled in their leashes while trying to keep them in check. The hogs, symbolizing corrupt politicians, each bear the names of notable political figures such as Hugh McLaughlin, HO Thompson, Higgins, Beattie, and Tammany Hall, which is depicted as John Kelly. One hog, labeled Hedden, has broken free and is making a run for the "Spoils Hog Pen" in the background, symbolizing the corrupt practice of awarding public jobs in exchange for political favors. Standing on the left, observing the scene, are Benjamin F. Butler, an unidentified man, Joseph CS Blackburn, and John R. McLean. The road signs in the background read "Road to Spoils," "National X Roads," and "Cleveland Civil Service Reform Road," highlighting the contrast between the corrupt political practices of the time and the President's efforts to reform the civil service. This political allegory, published on September 30, 1885, reflects the public's perception of the rampant corruption during the Gilded Age and the challenges faced by President Cleveland in his efforts to implement civil service reform. The image serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious political landscape of the late 19th century in the United States.
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