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ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1914. Daniel R. Fitzpatricks comment on the Clayton Antitrust Act
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ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1914. Daniel R. Fitzpatricks comment on the Clayton Antitrust Act
ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1914.
Daniel R. Fitzpatricks comment on the Clayton Antitrust Act, an amendment to the Sherman Antitrust Act, which prohibited interlocking directorates
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1914 Amendment Antitrust Capitalism Clayton Commerce Daniel Director Finance Fitzpatrick Greed Money Political Action Robber Baron Robber Barons Robert Sherman Trust
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This print titled "ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1914" by Daniel R. Fitzpatrick takes us back to the early years of American capitalism. The image depicts a thought-provoking commentary on the Clayton Antitrust Act, an amendment to the Sherman Antitrust Act. In this cartoon, Fitzpatrick skillfully portrays the greed and power associated with big business during that era. A group of men representing robber barons - wealthy industrialists who amassed fortunes through unethical practices - are depicted as oversized figures carrying bags labeled "money" and "trust". These symbols represent their insatiable desire for wealth at any cost. The artist's message becomes even clearer when we notice one man attempting an impossible voyage across treacherous waters labeled "commerce" while another man holds him back with a bag labeled "finance". This cleverly illustrates how interlocking directorates were prohibited by the Clayton Antitrust Act, aiming to prevent these powerful individuals from controlling multiple companies simultaneously. Fitzpatrick's anti-trust cartoon serves as a reminder of America's struggle against monopolistic practices and highlights political action taken to curb corporate dominance in commerce. Through his artistic talent, he sheds light on the corrupt nature of some businessmen during this time period and emphasizes society's need for fair competition in order to protect consumers' interests. Overall, this thought-provoking print captures a significant moment in American history when efforts were made to regulate capitalism and safeguard economic fairness for all citizens.
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