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WILD MEN OF WALL STREET. Giving the animals a little sunlight
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WILD MEN OF WALL STREET. Giving the animals a little sunlight
WILD MEN OF WALL STREET.
Giving the animals a little sunlight. Published following Black Friday (September 24), this American newspaper cartoon of 1869 shows Charles A. Dana of The Sun newspaper from New York exposing to the public view the wild men of Wall Street, chief among whom are Jim Fisk, Daniel Drew, and Jay Gould
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Media ID 12241818
1869 Bank Panic Banking Black Friday Cage Capitalism Commerce Crisis Dana Daniel Depression Drew Finance Fisk Gould Newspaper Personification Political Action September Wall Street
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WILD MEN OF WALL STREET - Shedding Light on the Dark Side of Capitalism
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. This print titled "WILD MEN OF WALL STREET. Giving the animals a little sunlight" offers a glimpse into an important moment in American history. Published shortly after Black Friday, the devastating bank panic that occurred on September 24,1869, this newspaper cartoon sheds light on the chaotic world of finance and commerce. The image depicts Charles A. Dana, a prominent figure from The Sun newspaper in New York City, exposing to the public view what can only be described as wild men inhabiting Wall Street. These men are personifications of greed and power - Jim Fisk, Daniel Drew, and Jay Gould being chief among them. Contained within a cage symbolizing their confinement by societal norms and regulations (or lack thereof), these figures represent the darker side of capitalism during a time when financial crises were rampant. The artist's intention seems clear - to critique these individuals for their role in causing economic depression and political unrest. By capturing this moment through artistry and satire, this photograph serves as both historical documentation and social commentary. It reminds us of the consequences that unchecked ambition can have on society at large while also highlighting how media plays its part in holding those responsible accountable. Overall, this thought-provoking image invites viewers to reflect upon our past mistakes while urging us to remain vigilant against similar pitfalls in our present-day financial systems.
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