{"product_id":"uncle-sam-is-ready-leslies-weekly","title":"Uncle Sam Is Ready, Leslie's Weekly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cover from Leslie's Weekly captures a pivotal moment in American history, published just one month after the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor. Uncle Sam, rendered with confident authority, tests the edge of his cutlass against his thumb, embodying the nation's readiness for conflict. Behind him, a massive cannon and stacked ordnance reinforce the message: America stands prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe illustration appeared during the height of war fever that would soon erupt into the Spanish-American War. Leslie's Weekly, one of the era's most influential illustrated news magazines, helped shape public opinion through powerful visual journalism. The sepia-toned image combines symbolic patriotism with military realism, speaking directly to readers who were following events in Cuba with intense interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling piece of American political ephemera that bridges journalism and propaganda. This cover offers collectors a window into the moment when America pivoted toward becoming a global power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.75\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Some covers may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44912056664179,"sku":"CA7591","price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-30-12-08-10-01.jpg?v=1777576644","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/uncle-sam-is-ready-leslies-weekly","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}