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ITAL

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6. Columbia was the most common image used

Reply to Vogon_Glory (Original post)

Thu Feb 6, 2025, 03:14 PM

Feb 2025

Until about a hundred years ago. Uncle Sam was also used, but really exploded in popularity during and after WWI.

I've seen plenty of scholars convincingly argue Columbia fell out of favor once the 19th Amendment was passed.

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Let's Bring Back Lady Columbia! [View all] Vogon_Glory Feb 2025 OP

It's conflicted crud Feb 2025 #1

Maybe, maybe not Vogon_Glory Feb 2025 #2

I totally get this crud Feb 2025 #3

Thanks for your input Vogon_Glory Feb 2025 #7

I looked for a good visual, I chose this one MagickMuffin Feb 2025 #4

Good one! Thanks! n/t Vogon_Glory Feb 2025 #5

Columbia was the most common image used ITAL Feb 2025 #6

why tho WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2025 #8

I think the Good Guys need a symbol of patriotism and resistance Vogon_Glory Feb 2025 #9

Columbia is not a symbol of patriotism and resistance though. She's named after a murderous rapist and WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2025 #10

It isn't? After riffing through the artwork showing Columbia Vogon_Glory Feb 2025 #11