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“Harper’s Weekly Magazine,” dated November 22,1884

The Harper’s Weekly edition of November 22, 1884, featured an illustration or editorial titled One of the First Fruits of the Victory—President-Elect Cleveland: ‘Shake Heartily, Boys!’, symbolizing the political shift following Grover Cleveland’s victory in the 1884 presidential election. As the first Democratic president elected since the Civil War, Cleveland faced a deeply divided political landscape, and the phrase “Shake heartily, boys!” suggests a call for reconciliation and unity after his contentious campaign against Republican James G. Blaine. 

The illustration likely depicted Cleveland engaging in a handshake—an emblem of goodwill, bipartisanship, and national healing. His victory marked a turning point, ending decades of Republican dominance in presidential elections and reflecting public sentiment for reform, particularly against corruption. The image and caption encapsulate Cleveland’s effort to foster national harmony and bipartisan cooperation