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President Franklin D. Roosevelt displaying some interest in adopting the Share the Wealth (i. e. soak the rich) programs of Senator Huey P. Long, costumed here as the Pied Piper. Cartoon by James T. Berryman, 1934
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt displaying some interest in adopting the Share the Wealth (i. e. soak the rich) programs of Senator Huey P. Long, costumed here as the Pied Piper. Cartoon by James T. Berryman, 1934
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1934.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt displaying some interest in adopting the Share the Wealth (i.e. soak the rich) programs of Senator Huey P. Long, costumed here as the Pied Piper. Cartoon by James T. Berryman, 1934
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This print captures President Franklin D. Roosevelt's intriguing curiosity towards Senator Huey P. Long's Share the Wealth programs, cleverly depicted by James T. Berryman in 1934. In this thought-provoking cartoon, FDR is portrayed as a figure of immense power and influence, seated at his desk adorned with papers representing political acts and policies. Dressed in the iconic costume of the Pied Piper, Senator Long stands before him, symbolizing his ability to captivate and lead the masses through his populist ideologies. The feather on Long's hat adds an element of whimsy to the scene while also hinting at his audacity to challenge established norms. The image speaks volumes about America during that era - a time marked by economic turmoil and social unrest caused by the Great Depression. It suggests that even someone as influential as President Roosevelt was not immune to considering alternative approaches like soaking the rich to address wealth inequality. By adopting such radical ideas, FDR would have been seen as challenging traditional notions of class hierarchy and advocating for a fairer distribution of wealth among Americans. This cartoon serves as a reminder of how political leaders were willing to explore unconventional solutions during times of crisis. Overall, this powerful visual representation encapsulates an important moment in American history when politicians grappled with finding innovative ways to uplift their nation from despair and pave the way for change through initiatives like Roosevelt's New Deal program.
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