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title: Monroe Doctrine
author: Louis Dalrymple
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21517/monroe-doctrine/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-01-13
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# Monroe Doctrine

_Authored by Louis Dalrymple_

## Image File

[![Monroe Doctrine](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21517.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21517.jpg)

## Image Caption

*Expansion! The western patrol's long stretch*, illustration by Louis Dalrymple, c. 1900.

In this political cartoon depicting the [Monroe Doctrine](https://www.worldhistory.org/Monroe_Doctrine/), Uncle Sam straddles the Americas.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Dalrymple, L. (2026, January 13). Monroe Doctrine. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21517/monroe-doctrine/>
### Chicago
Dalrymple, Louis. "Monroe Doctrine." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 13, 2026. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21517/monroe-doctrine/>.
### MLA
Dalrymple, Louis. "Monroe Doctrine." *World History Encyclopedia*, 13 Jan 2026, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21517/monroe-doctrine/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Uncle_Sam_Straddles_the_Americas_Cartoon.jpg) by [**Louis Dalrymple**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Uncle_Sam_Straddles_the_Americas_Cartoon.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 13 January 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.