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Satirical cartoon about the escalation of tensions between the United States and the British Commonwealth during the Aroostook War. U.S. Pres. Martin Van Buren, atop an ox with the head of Maine Gov. John Fairfield, confronts England's Queen Victoria, who is riding a dog with the head of the duke of Wellington. The ox's tail is pulled by Virginia congressman Henry A. Wise.
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Satirical cartoon about the escalation of tensions between the United States and the British Commonwealth during the Aroostook War. U.S. Pres. Martin Van Buren, atop an ox with the head of Maine Gov. John Fairfield, confronts England's Queen Victoria, who is riding a dog with the head of the duke of Wellington. The ox's tail is pulled by Virginia congressman Henry A. Wise.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Mar 14, 2026
Modified title of Web site: Maine: An Encyclopedia - Aroostook War. Dec 07, 2016
Add new Web site: Maine: An Encyclopedia - Aroostook War. Jun 29, 2016
Add new Web site: United States History - The Aroostook War. Mar 28, 2014
Media added. Jan 20, 2012
Clarified the actions of the Maine legislature. Jan 20, 2012
Changed "The Netherlands" to "the Netherlands." Jun 08, 2010
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - History - Aroostook War. Nov 11, 2008
Article revised. Mar 21, 2003
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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