The Well Begun Is Half Done (1899) - Milhaud Maps

This map was published by Judge magazine during the U.S. expansionism of the late 19th century. In 1899, it had been a year since the U.S. victory over Spain, which meant the acquisition of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. This had triggered the popularity of President William McKinley. The illustration, with a high propaganda charge, shows all U.S. possessions with a flag. McKinley appears in the central part rowing to start working on th…