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- Political Cartoon, "Progressive Democracy, Prospect of a Smash Up," 1860 -
- 1860
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Political Cartoon, "Progressive Democracy, Prospect of a Smash Up," 1860
- Etching Proof, Political Cartoon by Thomas Nast, "Marriage a la Mode," 1871 - Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. His illustrations -- especially those created during his 25-year career working for Harper & Brothers -- impacted American political and social life. Nast's works lampooned governmental officials and attacked corruption. He popularized characters like the Republican elephant and Democratic donkey. But his most enduring legacy is the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus.
- April 01, 1871
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Etching Proof, Political Cartoon by Thomas Nast, "Marriage a la Mode," 1871
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. His illustrations -- especially those created during his 25-year career working for Harper & Brothers -- impacted American political and social life. Nast's works lampooned governmental officials and attacked corruption. He popularized characters like the Republican elephant and Democratic donkey. But his most enduring legacy is the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus.
- Political Cartoon, "Uncle Sam Making New Arrangements," 1860 -
- 1860
- Collections - Artifact
Political Cartoon, "Uncle Sam Making New Arrangements," 1860
- Political Cartoon Presented to Isaiah Rynders, 1844 -
- 1844
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Political Cartoon Presented to Isaiah Rynders, 1844
- Political Cartoon, "The Old Bull Dog on the Right Track," 1864 -
- 1864
- Collections - Artifact
Political Cartoon, "The Old Bull Dog on the Right Track," 1864
- Political Cartoon, "Your Plan and Mine," 1864 -
- 1864
- Collections - Artifact
Political Cartoon, "Your Plan and Mine," 1864
- Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "Our Liberty Pole May-Day," 1892 -
- 1892
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Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "Our Liberty Pole May-Day," 1892
- Political Cartoon of Martin Van Buren on Movable Card, 1840 - Whig party supporters poked fun at Democratic President Martin Van Buren with this campaign novelty. The aristocratic-looking Van Buren appears to enjoy "White House champagne," but when the tab is pulled he cannot handle "log cabin hard cider"-- a drink associated with his opponent William Henry Harrison and the common man. The Whigs' portrayal of the incumbent as snobbish and uncaring helped elect Harrison.
- 1840
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Political Cartoon of Martin Van Buren on Movable Card, 1840
Whig party supporters poked fun at Democratic President Martin Van Buren with this campaign novelty. The aristocratic-looking Van Buren appears to enjoy "White House champagne," but when the tab is pulled he cannot handle "log cabin hard cider"-- a drink associated with his opponent William Henry Harrison and the common man. The Whigs' portrayal of the incumbent as snobbish and uncaring helped elect Harrison.
- Political Cartoon, "If Henry Should Run for President," 1924 - As early as 1916, Henry Ford's accomplishments as an industrialist and reputation as a friend to working people earned him support as a potential candidate for President of the United States. Grassroots organizations pushed for a Ford candidacy in 1924, but Ford instead endorsed Republican incumbent Calvin Coolidge, who won that year's election.
- 1924
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Political Cartoon, "If Henry Should Run for President," 1924
As early as 1916, Henry Ford's accomplishments as an industrialist and reputation as a friend to working people earned him support as a potential candidate for President of the United States. Grassroots organizations pushed for a Ford candidacy in 1924, but Ford instead endorsed Republican incumbent Calvin Coolidge, who won that year's election.
- Political Cartoon, "Honest Abe Taking Them on the Half Shell," 1860 - This political cartoon for the 1860 presidential campaign depicts Abraham Lincoln, the fledgling Republican Party presidential candidate, handily taking on rival candidates while eating at the "Political Oyster House." He was facing three other presidential hopefuls. Northern Democrats turned to Stephen Douglas of Illinois, while southern Democrats selected John C. Breckenridge of Kentucky. In addition, John Bell of Tennessee was a third-party choice.
- 1860
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Political Cartoon, "Honest Abe Taking Them on the Half Shell," 1860
This political cartoon for the 1860 presidential campaign depicts Abraham Lincoln, the fledgling Republican Party presidential candidate, handily taking on rival candidates while eating at the "Political Oyster House." He was facing three other presidential hopefuls. Northern Democrats turned to Stephen Douglas of Illinois, while southern Democrats selected John C. Breckenridge of Kentucky. In addition, John Bell of Tennessee was a third-party choice.