The Wall Street Persians and the Washington Egyptians
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The Wall Street Persians and the Washington Egyptians
The Wall Street Persians and the Washington Egyptians. Illustration shows the battle of Pelusium with the Persians identified as having Vested Interests (looking like Chauncey M. Depew), belonging to a Wall Street Syndicate (looking like John D. Rockefeller), or a Railroad Trust, throwing cats labeled Small Stock Holder, Small Investor, Widow, Little Stock Holder, and Orphan at the bewildered Egyptians who are outside a building labeled Administration and flying a banner labeled Federal Prosecution. Date 1907 March 27. The Wall Street Persians and the Washington Egyptians. Illustration shows the battle of Pelusium with the Persians identified as having Vested Interests (looking like Chauncey M. Depew), belonging to a Wall Street Syndicate (looking like John D. Rockefeller), or a Railroad Trust, throwing cats labeled Small Stock Holder, Small Investor, Widow, Little Stock Holder, and Orphan at the bewildered Egyptians who are outside a building labeled Administration and flying a banner labeled Federal Prosecution. Date 1907 March 27
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This intriguing illustration, titled "The Wall Street Persians and the Washington Egyptians," dates back to March 27, 1907, and provides a satirical commentary on the ongoing financial crisis of that time. The image depicts a battle scene reminiscent of the ancient Battle of Pelusium, but with an unusual cast of characters. On one side of the conflict are the "Persians," represented by wealthy businessmen dressed in Persian attire. These Persians are identified as having "Vested Interests," belonging to a "Wall Street Syndicate," or a "Railroad Trust." Their faces bear a striking resemblance to prominent figures of the era, such as Chauncey M. Depew and John D. Rockefeller. Armed with cats labeled "Small Stock Holder," "Small Investor," "Widow," "Little Stock Holder," and "Orphan," they hurl these feline projectiles at the bewildered "Egyptians" on the other side. The Egyptians, dressed in traditional garb, gather outside a building labeled "Administration," flying a banner that reads "Federal Prosecution." They appear to be the victims of the Wall Street Persians' financial machinations. The scene is a scathing critique of the power dynamics between the wealthy elite and the common people during a time when corporate greed and corruption were rampant. This illustration serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges of the financial world, even over a century ago. It also highlights the importance of transparency, accountability, and fairness in business dealings, values that remain relevant today.
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