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SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. Bottled! Commodore Winfield Scott Schley mocks Spanish
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SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. Bottled! Commodore Winfield Scott Schley mocks Spanish
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898.
Bottled! Commodore Winfield Scott Schley mocks Spanish Admiral Pascual Cervera, whose fleet is blockaded by the American navy in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. Cartoon from an American newspaper, June 1898
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Media ID 13134721
1898 Cuba Cuban Drunk Drunkard Intoxicated June Latin America Latin American Political Action Sailor Santiago De Cuba Spain Spanish Spanish American War Winfield Cervera Pascual Schley
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In this print from the Spanish-American War of 1898, we witness a moment of sheer mockery and triumph. Commodore Winfield Scott Schley, an esteemed figure in the American navy, boldly taunts Spanish Admiral Pascual Cervera as he finds himself trapped within the confines of Santiago de Cuba's harbor. The cartoon captures the essence of this historical event with its clever depiction. Schley is shown gleefully holding up a bottle labeled "Bottled!" while Cervera appears disheveled and intoxicated, symbolizing his defeat at the hands of the American forces. The late June setting adds to the intensity and significance of this political action. This image not only showcases a pivotal moment in history but also highlights cultural dynamics between America and Spain during that era. It represents how power was shifting across Latin America as countries like Cuba sought independence from their colonial rulers. Sarin Images / The Granger Collection has masterfully preserved this piece of artistry for us to reflect upon. As we gaze upon it, we are transported back to a time when men like Schley played crucial roles in shaping our world today. Let us remember their bravery and determination as they fought for freedom on foreign shores.
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