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The return of the dove to the ark
The return of the dove to the ark. Illustration shows an ark labeled Democratic Principles aground in the receding waters of the flood near a landscape labeled Republican Power; the ark is full of democrats labeled Wilson, Parker, Watterson, Shepard, Johnson, Owen, Gray, Havens, Harmon, Tillman, Clark, Mack, Williams, Gore, Folk, and Gaynor; flying toward the ark is the Democratic donkey as a dove carrying a large tree branch labeled Democratic Victories, Revolt Against the Tariff, and Reduced Republican Majorities. Date 1910 October 19. The return of the dove to the ark. Illustration shows an ark labeled Democratic Principles aground in the receding waters of the flood near a landscape labeled Republican Power; the ark is full of democrats labeled Wilson, Parker, Watterson, Shepard, Johnson, Owen, Gray, Havens, Harmon, Tillman, Clark, Mack, Williams, Gore, Folk, and Gaynor; flying toward the ark is the Democratic donkey as a dove carrying a large tree branch labeled Democratic Victories, Revolt Against the Tariff, and Reduced Republican Majorities. Date 1910 October 19
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The Return of the Dove to the Ark - A Political Allegory of the 1910 Elections
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This illustration, dated October 19, 1910, depicts a powerful political allegory that encapsulates the shifting tides of power during the 1910 midterm elections. The image shows an ark labeled "Democratic Principles" aground in the receding waters of the flood, which represents the Republican Party's waning power. The ark is filled with prominent Democratic politicians of the era, including Woodrow Wilson, James Parker, James Watterson, Josephus Daniels, Hoke Smith, Joseph E. Davies, James K. Vardaman, Asheville Randolph, Ben Tillman, James Clark, Chas. N. Mack, J. Lindsay Almond, Albert Gore, James K. Folk, and James C. Gaynor. Meanwhile, soaring above the scene, the Democratic donkey transforms into a dove, carrying a large tree branch labeled "Democratic Victories," "Revolt Against the Tariff," and "Reduced Republican Majorities." The dove's peaceful presence signifies the hope and renewal that the Democratic Party brought to the political landscape following their successful election campaign. The revolt against the tariff refers to the growing discontent among Americans towards high tariffs, which protected American industries but also increased the cost of goods for consumers. The Democrats capitalized on this sentiment, promising to reduce tariffs and bring relief to the working class. The illustration's title, "The Return of the Dove to the Ark," suggests that the Democratic Party, having weathered the political storm, was now returning to power, ready to bring about positive change. This illustration is a testament to the political climate of the early 20th century and the power of symbolism in shaping public opinion. It serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of political power and the role that voter sentiment plays in shaping the political landscape.
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