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CARTOON: BANK PANIC, 1873. The Long and Short of it is a General Bust up in the Street
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CARTOON: BANK PANIC, 1873. The Long and Short of it is a General Bust up in the Street
CARTOON: BANK PANIC, 1873.
The " Long" and " Short" of it is a General " Bust" up in the Street. Cartoon comment on Wall Streets Black Friday, 19 September 1873, caused by the bankruptcy of government bond agent Jay Cooke & Company, backer of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1873
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1873 Bank Panic Banking Bankruptcy Black Friday Chaos Collision Commerce Crisis Depression Destruction Event Failure Finance Nast Northern Pacific Railway Political Action Politics Rubble Wall Street
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This photo print, titled "CARTOON: BANK PANIC, 1873. The Long and Short of it is a General Bust up in the Street" takes us back to a significant event in American history. Created by renowned cartoonist Thomas Nast in 1873, this artwork serves as a powerful commentary on Wall Street's infamous Black Friday that occurred on September 19th of that year. The image depicts the chaos and destruction caused by the bankruptcy of Jay Cooke & Company, a government bond agent backing the Northern Pacific Railroad. As viewers gaze upon this thought-provoking piece, they are transported to the heart of an economic crisis that shook the nation. Nast's artistic brilliance lies in his ability to capture both political action and societal turmoil within one frame. The collision between finance and politics is vividly portrayed through rubble-strewn streets filled with desperate individuals affected by this financial catastrophe. Through clever symbolism such as shattered buildings representing failed institutions and scattered money symbolizing lost fortunes, Nast masterfully conveys the magnitude of this bank panic. This artwork stands as a testament to his skillful storytelling through visual satire. As we reflect upon this historical moment frozen in time, let us remember its lasting impact on American commerce and society at large. This print serves as a reminder of our resilience during times of adversity while urging us to remain vigilant against future financial crises.
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