Political Acts Collection (#2)

CARTOON: MONOPOLIES, 1883. The Tournament of Today. American cartoon, 1883, depicting the unequal contest between labor and monopoly, the latter prominently supported by W.H. Vanderbilt, Cyrus W

American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1924, showing Washington officials racing down an oil slicked road to
TEAPOT DOME SCANDAL, 1924. American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1924, showing Washington officials racing down an oil slicked road to the White House

We Demand a New Deal! American cartoon, c1932, by John Miller Baer, defining the term New Deal first used by Franklin
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1932. We Demand a New Deal! American cartoon, c1932, by John Miller Baer, defining the term New Deal first used by Franklin D

The Declaration of Rights to the Virginia Constitution, written by George Mason
VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION, 1776. The Declaration of Rights to the Virginia Constitution, written by George Mason and adopted by the Virginia House of Delegates at Williamsburg, 12 June 1776

A Boxing Match, or Another Bloody Nose for John Bull. A contemporary American cartoon etching on the victory of the USS
WAR OF 1812: CARTOON, 1813. A Boxing Match, or Another Bloody Nose for John Bull. A contemporary American cartoon etching on the victory of the USS Enterprise over HMS Boxer in the naval engagement

Until Women Vote. American cartoon, 1915, by Rollin Kirby suggesting that womens suffrage will bring an end to
WOMENs RIGHTS, 1915. Until Women Vote. American cartoon, 1915, by Rollin Kirby suggesting that womens suffrage will bring an end to intolerable working conditions, such as a 72-hour work week

Peace Today. Rube Goldbergs 1948 Pulitzer Prize winning cartoon comment on the precarious position of world peace
CARTOON: COLD WAR, 1948. Peace Today. Rube Goldbergs 1948 Pulitzer Prize winning cartoon comment on the precarious position of world peace

The Strong Government / The Weak Government. American cartoon, 1880, comparing the Reconstruction policies of President
CARTOON: RECONSTRUCTION. The " Strong" Government 1869-1877. The " Weak" Government 1877-1881. Cartoon showing the Solid South carrying Ulysses S

The Doctors Puzzled or the Desperate Case of Mother U. S. Bank. American cartoon, 1833
ANDREW JACKSON CARTOON. The Doctors Puzzled or the Desperate Case of Mother U.S. Bank. American cartoon, 1833, depicting the Bank of the United States as disgorging federal funds into smaller banks

A Senate for Revenue Only. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1894, of Uncle Sam bound by the McKinley Tariff Act
McKINLEY TARIFF ACT, 1894. A Senate for Revenue Only. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1894, of Uncle Sam bound by the McKinley Tariff Act and a Senate of special interests

Not a Generals Job. American cartoon by D. R. Fitzpatrick, 1951, published the day before President Harry S
FIRING OF MacARTHUR. Not a Generals Job. American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1951, published the day before President Harry S

Meanwhile back on the home front. To Lyndon Johnson, with Best Wishes. Cartoon by Gene Basset, 1965
VIETNAM WAR: CARTOON, 1965. ...Meanwhile back on the home front. To Lyndon Johnson, with Best Wishes. Cartoon by Gene Basset, 1965

What We Need Is Another Pump. American cartoon satirizing the New Deal pump priming deficits; while President Roosevelt
F.D.R. CARTOON, 1930s. What We Need Is Another Pump. American cartoon satirizing the New Deal pump priming deficits; while President Roosevelt poured more than $8 billion into the emergency

The Man Behind the Egg. American cartoon, 1903, giving Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla (left)
PANAMA CANAL CARTOON, 1903. The Man Behind the Egg. American cartoon, 1903, giving Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla (left) credit for the negotiations by which President Theodore Roosevelt acquired

Jiu-Jitsued : American cartoon, c1906, showing President Theodore Roosevelt disabling the railroad trust with a jujitsu
T. ROOSEVELT CARTOON. Jiu-Jitsued : American cartoon, c1906, showing President Theodore Roosevelt disabling the railroad trust with a jujitsu hold

President Franklin D. Roosevelt displaying some interest in adopting the Share the Wealth (i. e)
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1934. President Franklin D. Roosevelt displaying some interest in adopting the Share the Wealth (i.e. soak the rich) programs of Senator Huey P

American cartoon by L. J. Roche, 1951, showing President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State Dean Acheson
FIRING OF MacARTHUR. American cartoon by L.J. Roche, 1951, showing President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State Dean Acheson

The New Policy Train: After the withdrawal of Federal troops from the South
R. B. HAYES: CARPETBAGGERS. The New Policy Train: After the withdrawal of Federal troops from the South, President Hayes conducts a carpetbagger to a train heading north

American cartoon by F. Victor Gillam, 1896, invoking the Monroe Doctrine against Great Britain
MONROE DOCTRINE, 1896. American cartoon by F. Victor Gillam, 1896, invoking the Monroe Doctrine against Great Britain and other European powers at the time of the Venezuelan Boundary dispute

Symptoms of a Locked Jaw / Plain Sewing Done. American cartoon comment, c1834, on the passage by the U. S
ANDREW JACKSON: U.S. BANK. Symptoms of a Locked Jaw/ Plain Sewing Done. American cartoon comment, c1834, on the passage by the U.S

1919: contemporary cartoon by Nelson Harding depicting President Wilsons cherished League of Nations met by Republican
A PILGRIM LANDING IN AMERICA, 1919: contemporary cartoon by Nelson Harding depicting President Wilsons cherished League of Nations met by Republican hostilities upon reaching American shores

Andrew Heller Johnsons Great Ring Trick. Reconstruction cartoon from a contemporary newspaper
ANDREW JOHNSON (1808-1875). Andrew Heller Johnsons Great Ring Trick. Reconstruction cartoon from a contemporary newspaper

It Seems There Wasn t Any Depression at All! : D. R. Fitzpatricks cartoon comment on ex-President Hoovers speech at St
CARTOON: DEPRESSION, 1935. It Seems There Wasn t Any Depression at All! : D.R. Fitzpatricks cartoon comment on ex-President Hoovers speech at St Louis in December 1935 in which he indicated strongly

Cartoon of Theodore Roosevelt, c1909, by Clifford Berryman
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, c1909. Cartoon of Theodore Roosevelt, c1909, by Clifford Berryman

No Molly-Coddling Here. President Theodore Roosevelt swinging away his Big Stick at the trusts
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1904. No Molly-Coddling Here. President Theodore Roosevelt swinging away his Big Stick at the trusts and Every Thing in General. American cartoon, 1904

Looks as if the New Leadership Was Really Going to Lead. American cartoon, c1933, showing President Franklin D
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1933. Looks as if the New Leadership Was Really Going to Lead. American cartoon, c1933, showing President Franklin D

The Reluctant Bridegroom. An 1897 American cartoon on the growing annexation movement
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION, 1897. The Reluctant Bridegroom. An 1897 American cartoon on the growing annexation movement. Secretary of State John Sherman officiates

The Cash Register Chorus. American cartoon by D. R. Fitzpatrick, 1924, on the popularity of President Calvin Coolidges
COOLIDGE: CASH REGISTER. The Cash Register Chorus. American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1924, on the popularity of President Calvin Coolidges laissez-faire policies with American business leaders

An early 20th century American cartoon on the Monroe Doctrine, proclaimed by President James Monroe in his message to
MONROE DOCTRINE CARTOON. An early 20th century American cartoon on the Monroe Doctrine, proclaimed by President James Monroe in his message to Congress of 2 December 1823

William McKinley Cartoon
WILLIAM McKINLEY CARTOON. Well, I Hardly Know Which To Take First! American cartoon comment, c1900, on Uncle Sams seemingly insatiable imperialist appetite; waiting to take the order, at right

New Deal Cartoon, C1935
NEW DEAL CARTOON, c1935. President Franklin D. Roosevelt trying to heal a Depression-stricken United States with an every-growing assortment of New Deal agencies and programs

Cartoon: Fdr & Workingmen
CARTOON: FDR & WORKINGMEN. Yes, You Remembered Me (The Forgotten Man). Cartoon, 1936, by Clarence D. Batchelor, on President Franklin D

Panama Canal Cartoon, 1903
PANAMA CANAL CARTOON, 1903. The Man Behind the Egg: American cartoon, 1903, giving Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla (left) credit for the negotiations by which President Theodore Roosevelt acquired

New Deal Cartoon, 1933
NEW DEAL CARTOON, 1933. Looks as if the New Leadership Was Really Going to Lead. American cartoon, c1933, showing President Franklin D

Roosevelt Cartoon, 1900S
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1900s. Cartoon from the Chicago Record-Herald, c1906, on President Theodore Roosevelts order reserving the public timber and coal lands

Woodrow Wilson Cartoon
WOODROW WILSON CARTOON. American cartoon, 1914, on the active role adopted by the U.S. in the affairs of Latin American countries, particularly U.S

Hoover Cartoon, 1935
HOOVER CARTOON, 1935. D.R. Fitzpatricks cartoon commenting on ex-President Herbert Hoovers speech at St. Louis, Missouri, in December 1935 in which he indicated strongly that the depression was

T. Jefferson Cartoon, 1809
T. JEFFERSON CARTOON, 1809. " Intercourse or Impartial Dealings" : an American cartoon of 1809 by " Peter Pencil" showing President Thomas Jefferson being robbed by England

Teapot Dome Scandal, 1924
TEAPOT DOME SCANDAL, 1924. Bargain Day in Washington. American cartoon, 1924, by Ellison Hoover on the political corruption of the Harding administration revealed by Teapot Dome

King Andrew the First
KING ANDREW THE FIRST. American lithograph cartoon, c1832, satirizing the autocratic ways of President Andrew Jackson

CARTOON: UNCLE SAM, 1898. Uncle Sam develops into a gay old masher. Cartoon comment from an American newspaper, 1898, on the Spanish-American War and American imperial designs

EMBARGO CARTOON, 1811. Ograbme, or the American Snapping-Turtle. American cartoon, 1811, by Alexander Anderson on the Embargo of trade with England that year

STAMP ACT: CARTOON, 1765. O! the fatal Stamp. A warning inspired by the Stamp Act, printed in the Pennsylvania Journal, 1765

FEDERALIST CARTOON, c1799. A Republican cartoon, c1799, lampooning the English political journalist and Federalist editor, William Cobbett, as Peter Porcupine : colored engraving

PANAMA CANAL CARTOON, 1904. Death waiting in the fever-ridden swamps for the builders of the Panama Canal. American cartoon, 1904, by Joseph Keppler, Jr

MISSIONARY CARTOON, 1895. According to the Ideas of Our Missionary Maniacs : American lithograph cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1895

POLICE CORRUPTION CARTOON. The Police Version of It. American cartoon, 1894, by Louis Dalrymple on police corruption

CARTOON: MEXICAN WAR, 1846. Volunteers for Texas. An 1846 American cartoon deriding sentiment for the war with Mexico

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"Political Acts: A Journey Through History and Satire" Delve into the captivating realm through a collection of historical posters, cartoons, and lithographs. Witness the power of visual representation as it shapes public opinion and challenges societal norms. Step back to 1911 with the "Capitalist Pyramid, " an American Socialist poster that vividly depicts the unjust hierarchy of wealth distribution. Explore James Gillray's satirical etching from 1802, "The Cow-Pock, " which humorously critiques Edward Jenner's vaccination efforts. Travel further in time to 1805 with Gillray's biting satire in "Napoleon Cartoon. " Discover how Napoleon and British Prime Minister William Pitt are portrayed carving up the world like a plumb-pudding amidst peace negotiations. Uncover hidden messages about imperialism and power struggles. Intrigue yourself with an 1866 cartoon titled "Deaths Dispensary, " revealing water pollution as a source of disease during this era. Then feast your eyes on Thomas Nast's iconic Thanksgiving cartoon from 1869, where Uncle Sam welcomes all to his bountiful table, symbolizing inclusivity during a transformative period in American history. Witness Joseph Keppler's thought-provoking anti-trust cartoon from 1889 titled "The Bosses of the Senate. " Reflect on its relevance even today as it criticizes monopolistic practices within corporate America. Marvel at Roosevelt Cartoon (1904), capturing Theodore Roosevelt's larger-than-life persona during his presidency. Transport yourself back to Patrick Henry’s impassioned speech before Virginia Assembly in 1775 through Currier & Ives' lithograph from 1876 entitled "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death. " Feel the fervor for freedom that ignited revolutionary spirits across colonies. Observe President Andrew Jackson taking down the Bank of United States in a lithograph cartoon from1828; witness his determination against perceived corruption within financial institutions.