William Norman Ritchie: Chronicler of American Progress William Norman Ritchie (1865 – 1947) stands as a singular figure in the annals of American political cartooning, embodying the spirit of journalistic satire and unwavering commitment to documenting pivotal moments in the nation’s history. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Ritchie possessed an innate talent for visual storytelling that would propel him to prominence during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras—a period marked by significant social reform movements and burgeoning anxieties about national identity. His career spanned over fif…