An editorial cartoon lampooning u. S. President benjamin harrison. "the raven". An 1890 puck cartoon depicts benajamin harrison at his desk wearing the hat of his grandfather (president william henry harrison) which is too big for his head, suggesting that he is not fit for the presidency. Atop a bust of william henry harrison, a raven with the head of secretary of state james g. Blaine gawks down at the president, a reference to the famous edgar allan poe poem "the raven. ". Date: 1890.
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