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And the waters were divided
And the waters were divided. Illustration shows Woodrow Wilson, as Moses, standing on a rock with left arm raised, at the parting of the seas labeled Republican Split through which a horde of Democrats labeled Marshall, M Combs, Bryan, Kern, Williams, O Gorman, Harmon, Mack, Gore, Underwood, Clark, Watterson, and Harvey escape the Predatory Pharaohs caught on the far shore as the sea closes between them. Date 1912 July 31. And the waters were divided. Illustration shows Woodrow Wilson, as Moses, standing on a rock with left arm raised, at the parting of the seas labeled Republican Split through which a horde of Democrats labeled Marshall, M Combs, Bryan, Kern, Williams, O Gorman, Harmon, Mack, Gore, Underwood, Clark, Watterson, and Harvey escape the Predatory Pharaohs caught on the far shore as the sea closes between them. Date 1912 July 31
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: A Political Satire from the 1912 Presidential Election This illustration, titled "And the Waters Were Divided," is a political cartoon published in Puck magazine on July 31, 1912. The image depicts a biblical scene with a striking political twist. Woodrow Wilson, portrayed as Moses, stands on a rock with his left arm raised, parting the seas. Behind him, a horde of Democratic Party members, labeled as Marshall, M. Combs, Bryan, Kern, Williams, O'Gorman, Harmon, Mack, Gore, Underwood, Clark, Watterson, and Harvey, make their escape through the newly created Republican Split. On the far shore, a group of predatory Pharaohs, representing the Republican Party, are left stranded as the waters close behind them. The caption "And the Waters Were Divided" is a reference to the biblical story of the Exodus, where the Red Sea parts to allow the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army. In this political context, the illustration symbolizes the Democratic Party's successful split of the Republican Party votes during the 1912 presidential election. The election of 1912 was a contentious one, with three major candidates: Woodrow Wilson (Democratic Party), Theodore Roosevelt (Progressive Party), and William Howard Taft (Republican Party). The Republican Split occurred when a significant number of Republican voters, disillusioned with Taft, switched their allegiance to Roosevelt, splitting the Republican vote and allowing Wilson to win the election. This cartoon is a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of the early 20th century, showcasing the use of biblical imagery and satire to comment on contemporary events. It serves as a reminder of the complexities and intricacies of American political history.
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