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His foresight. Illustration shows Uncle Sam as a large rooster standing among several small free-ranging chicks labeled Argentine Republic, Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Salvador, Peru, and Hayti sic; confined to a European Coop labeled Monroe Doctrine are five roosters labeled Russia, England, France, Germany, and Italy.. Date 1901 October 9. His foresight. Illustration shows Uncle Sam as a large rooster standing among several small free-ranging chicks labeled Argentine Republic, Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Salvador, Peru, and Hayti sic; confined to a European Coop labeled Monroe Doctrine are five roosters labeled Russia, England, France, Germany, and Italy.. Date 1901 October 9
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Uncle Sam's Foresight: A 1901 Depiction of the Monroe Doctrine and International Relations This illustration, published in Puck magazine on October 9, 1901, depicts Uncle Sam as a towering rooster, with a knowing and protective gaze, surrounded by a brood of smaller, free-ranging chicks representing various Latin American countries: Argentina, Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, El Salvador, Peru, and Haiti. The image conveys the sense of Uncle Sam's watchful and paternalistic role in the region. Of particular note is the European Coop in the background, confining five roosters labeled Russia, England, France, Germany, and Italy. This symbolizes the Monroe Doctrine, a U.S. foreign policy principle established in 1823, which asserted American opposition to European colonialism and interference in the Western Hemisphere. The illustration highlights the importance of the Monroe Doctrine in the early 20th century, as the United States sought to maintain its influence and protect its interests in the face of European powers. This evocative cartoon serves as a glimpse into the historical context of international relations during this period, illustrating the complex geopolitical dynamics at play and the role of the United States as a global power. The image is a poignant reminder of the foresight and strategic thinking that underpinned American foreign policy in the early 1900s.
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