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The Latest from America, 1862
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The Latest from America, 1862
The Latest from America, 1862. Or, the New York Eye-Duster, to be taken Every Day. President Lincoln turns Victory into Defeat by making a cocktail of Bunkum, Bosh and Brag and feeding it to the New York Press. He sends this potent concoction from Victorys goblet to Defeat s, and then back again. This cartoon reflects the view of Punch that Lincoln manipulated facts and figures, gains and losses, and retreats and advances, in his war with the Southern States. Those reading the daily newspapers could not then possibly know what was the truth of the situation, particularly given that if a cocktail might be too bitter to be palatable, it is always possible to add a little sugar. From Punch, or the London Charivari, July 26, 1862
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In this print titled "The Latest from America, 1862" we are transported back to a pivotal moment in history during the American Civil War. The image depicts President Abraham Lincoln engaging in a clever and satirical act of manipulation towards the New York Press. With a mischievous smile on his face, Lincoln is seen pouring a potent concoction labeled "Bunkum, Bosh, and Brag" into Victory's goblet. This symbolic cocktail represents the distorted facts and figures that were being fed to the public through newspapers at that time. By sending this mixture from Victory's goblet to Defeat's and then back again, Lincoln appears to be playing with both sides of the war for his own advantage. This cartoon captures Punch magazine's viewpoint on Lincoln's tactics of manipulating gains and losses, retreats and advances in order to control public opinion. It highlights how difficult it was for those reading daily newspapers to discern the truth amidst such political maneuvering. The presence of flags representing both Union (Stars and Stripes) and Confederate forces adds another layer of symbolism to this powerful image. It serves as a reminder that while Lincoln may have been fighting against secessionist states, he also had his own battles within America. Through its monochromatic style, this engraving evokes an atmosphere reminiscent of 19th-century satire. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking artwork today, we are reminded of the complexities surrounding historical narratives and how they can be shaped by those in power.
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