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On the way to the promised land
On the way to the promised land. Illustration shows President Wilson and William Jennings Bryan standing on a rock formation with a statue of a man labeled Practical Politics, with the US Capitol in the background; Wilson, as Moses, strikes the rocks with his staff labeled Campaign Pledges causing waters labeled Currency Reform and Tariff Reform to flow and nourish hordes of businessmen and laborers. Date 1914 January 14. On the way to the promised land. Illustration shows President Wilson and William Jennings Bryan standing on a rock formation with a statue of a man labeled Practical Politics, with the US Capitol in the background; Wilson, as Moses, strikes the rocks with his staff labeled Campaign Pledges causing waters labeled Currency Reform and Tariff Reform to flow and nourish hordes of businessmen and laborers. Date 1914 January 14
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On the Way to the Promised Land - A Political Journey Towards Economic Reform
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This illustration, published in Puck magazine on January 14, 1914, depicts President Woodrow Wilson and his Secretary of State, William Jennings Bryan, standing atop a rocky formation, with the United States Capitol in the background. The scene draws parallels between the biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites to the promised land and the political journey towards economic reform under the new administration. Wilson, portrayed as Moses, holds a staff labeled "Campaign Pledges," striking the rocks to release waters labeled "Currency Reform" and "Tariff Reform." These reforms were key promises made during Wilson's presidential campaign and were seen as essential to revitalizing the American economy. The flowing waters nourish hordes of businessmen and laborers, symbolizing the positive impact of these reforms on various sectors of society. The statue of "Practical Politics" in the foreground emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between idealism and pragmatism in political decision-making. This powerful image reflects the hope and optimism surrounding the Wilson administration's commitment to addressing the economic challenges of the time. The illustration serves as a visual representation of the political landscape during this period and the collective belief that meaningful change was on the horizon.
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