Political cartoon titled "Uncle Sam's Dream of Conquest and Carnage - Caused by Reading the Jingo Newspapers." It depicts Uncle Sam asleep and dreaming of a chaotic scene of naval warfare and international conflict.
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This is a political cartoon titled "Uncle Sam's Dream of Conquest and Carnage - Caused by Reading the Jingo Newspapers." It depicts Uncle Sam, a personification of the United States, seated in a large, ornate chair. He appears to be asleep and dreaming of a chaotic scene unfolding before him on a stormy sea. The sea is filled with ships engaged in battle, with cannons firing and smoke billowing. Various figures representing different nations or concepts are involved in the conflict. There's a ship labeled "Monroe Doctrine" with a sword, and another labeled "Daily Trumpet-Maker." Around the edges of the scene, there are figures representing different nations or concepts, some of whom are being attacked or destroyed. There are also fragments of newspapers scattered around the base of the chair, with headlines and text visible. The overall impression is one of chaos, violence, and the destructive consequences of jingoistic journalism. The cartoon is a commentary on the role of newspapers in fueling imperialistic ambitions and promoting war.


License: CC0