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The high tariff Phryne before the tribunal. Illustration shows a congressional inquiry based on the painting Phryne before the Areopagus with High Tariff Phryne being disrobed by a man labeled Special Privilege, causing much excitement among the group of unidentified congressmen; most prominent among them is Joseph G. Cannon. The golden Ark of the Dingley Covenant rests in the center of the room. Date 1908 December 9. The high tariff Phryne before the tribunal. Illustration shows a congressional inquiry based on the painting Phryne before the Areopagus with High Tariff Phryne being disrobed by a man labeled Special Privilege, causing much excitement among the group of unidentified congressmen; most prominent among them is Joseph G. Cannon. The golden Ark of the Dingley Covenant rests in the center of the room. Date 1908 December 9
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December 9, 1908: A Scandalous Affair at the Capitol - The High Tariff Phryne before the Tribunal In the hallowed halls of Congress, a spectacle unlike any other was unfolding. The air was thick with tension as the Ways and Means Committee convened for an extraordinary inquiry. The object of their investigation was none other than the controversial figure known as High Tariff Phryne. The illustration above, reminiscent of the ancient Greek painting Phryne before the Areopagus, depicts the sensational scene. Phryne, a symbol of protectionist policies, stands before the tribunal, her robe being forcibly removed by a figure labeled 'Special Privilege.' The audacious act causes a stir among the group of unidentified congressmen, with the prominent figure of Joseph G. Cannon, the Speaker of the House, looking on with great interest. At the center of the room, the golden Ark of the Dingley Covenant rests, a potent reminder of the protectionist tariffs that had been the subject of much debate. The inquiry, fueled by allegations of corruption and cronyism, was a pivotal moment in American political history. The High Tariff Phryne before the tribunal was a testament to the power struggles and moral dilemmas that defined the era. This intriguing illustration, published in Puck magazine, offers a glimpse into the political drama that unfolded on that fateful day in 1908. The image, much like the inquiry itself, left a lasting impact on the public consciousness, serving as a reminder of the complexities and intrigues of American politics.
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