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Our Indian Policy, a House of Cards, 1881
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Our Indian Policy, a House of Cards, 1881
1574182 Our Indian Policy, a House of Cards, 1881 by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); (add.info.: Our Indian policy, a house of cards by Joseph Ferdinand Keppler, 1838-1894, artist. shows Uncle Sam sitting at a table outside an " Indian Store" with Natives and government agents gathered around; he was constructing a house of cards labelled " Indian Policy" until the government agents and a man standing on a box labelled " Boston Sentimentalist" leaned over and blew on it, knocking it down.); Universal History Archive/UIG; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22557324
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1880s American Indian Policy Uncle Sam Joseph Keppler
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is a thought-provoking chromolithograph by Joseph Ferdinand Keppler that captures the complex dynamics between Native Americans and the United States government in 1881. In this striking image, Uncle Sam can be seen sitting at a table outside an "Indian Store" surrounded by Natives and government agents. The central focus of the artwork is Uncle Sam constructing a delicate house of cards labeled "Indian Policy". This metaphorical representation symbolizes the fragile nature of the government's approach to dealing with Native American issues during that time period. However, as tensions rise, several figures lean over and blow on the structure, causing it to collapse. Among these individuals are government agents and a man standing on a box labeled "Boston Sentimentalist". Their actions suggest external influences or misguided ideologies that contribute to undermining any progress made in establishing fair policies for Native Americans. Keppler's artwork serves as both social commentary and critique. It highlights how easily flawed policies can crumble under pressure from various sources. The artist prompts viewers to question whether these actions were intentional or unintentional consequences resulting from ignorance or indifference towards Indigenous peoples' rights. "Our Indian Policy, a House of Cards" remains relevant today as we continue to grapple with issues surrounding indigenous communities' rights and their relationship with governmental bodies.
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