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- Political Cartoon, "Uncle Sam Making New Arrangements," 1860 -
- 1860
- Collections - Artifact
Political Cartoon, "Uncle Sam Making New Arrangements," 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.
- Button, "spa," 1960-1972 -
- 1960-1972
- Collections - Artifact
Button, "spa," 1960-1972
- 1936 Political Postcard, "Communism is Americanism of the 20th Century" - America's Communist Party selected Earl Russell Browder and James W. Ford as its presidential ticket for 1936. This postcard, sent by the party's election campaign committee, pointed out eight key party policies and asked for contributions to help reach millions of voters. Though party membership grew during the economic hard times of the early 1930s, the candidates received less than 80,000 votes.
- 1936
- Collections - Artifact
1936 Political Postcard, "Communism is Americanism of the 20th Century"
America's Communist Party selected Earl Russell Browder and James W. Ford as its presidential ticket for 1936. This postcard, sent by the party's election campaign committee, pointed out eight key party policies and asked for contributions to help reach millions of voters. Though party membership grew during the economic hard times of the early 1930s, the candidates received less than 80,000 votes.
- 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.
- Button, "Black Panther Party for Self-Defense," 1967 - African Americans suffered from discrimination and economic hardships, even after passage of Civil Rights legislation in the mid-1960s. A new rallying cry became "Black Power" -- demanding that African Americans establish their own place in society, using force if necessary. In 1966, frustration over police brutality led to the formation of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense.
- 1967
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Button, "Black Panther Party for Self-Defense," 1967
African Americans suffered from discrimination and economic hardships, even after passage of Civil Rights legislation in the mid-1960s. A new rallying cry became "Black Power" -- demanding that African Americans establish their own place in society, using force if necessary. In 1966, frustration over police brutality led to the formation of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense.