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Golden cow replaces Liberty
Golden cow replaces Liberty. Illustration shows the Statue of Liberty knocked from its pedestal and lying in the harbor; it has been replaced by a golden cow wearing a crown and a necklace emblazoned with a $. The illustration is captioned with a large question mark. Date 1912 July 3. Golden cow replaces Liberty. Illustration shows the Statue of Liberty knocked from its pedestal and lying in the harbor; it has been replaced by a golden cow wearing a crown and a necklace emblazoned with a $. The illustration is captioned with a large question mark. Date 1912 July 3
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July 3, 1912: A Startling New Vision for Liberty? This thought-provoking illustration, published in Puck magazine on July 3, 1912, raises an intriguing question: What if the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy, was replaced by a golden cow adorned with a crown and a necklace emblazoned with a dollar sign? The image shows Lady Liberty lying in the harbor, knocked from her pedestal, while the golden bovine figure takes her place. The caption above the illustration, a large question mark, adds to the intrigue. Was this a commentary on the commercialization of America and the potential loss of values like freedom and democracy? Or perhaps a satirical jab at the growing power of corporations? At the time, the United States was experiencing rapid industrialization and the rise of big business. The image of a golden cow replacing Lady Liberty could be seen as a symbol of the country's shifting priorities. This cartoon, created over a century ago, still resonates today as we grapple with similar issues of corporate power, the value of freedom, and the role of symbols in shaping our collective consciousness. The large question mark in the caption invites us to ponder these questions and consider the implications for our own time.
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