Political Acts Collection (#6)

Passage through Baltimore. Frightened of a rumored assassination attempt, Abraham Lincoln discreetly travels by boxcar
LINCOLN CARTOON, 1863. Passage through Baltimore. Frightened of a rumored assassination attempt, Abraham Lincoln discreetly travels by boxcar through Baltimore on his way to Washington, D.C

Theodore Roosevelt, assisted by John Hay, taking Panama: cartoon by Charles Green Bush from the New York World, 1903
ROOSEVELT & PANAMA, 1903. Theodore Roosevelt, assisted by John Hay, taking Panama: cartoon by Charles Green Bush from the New York World, 1903

An American cartoon of 1902 on President Theodore Roosevelts effort to have the German
VENEZUELA DISPUTE, 1902. An American cartoon of 1902 on President Theodore Roosevelts effort to have the German and British claims that Venezuela failed to repay loans referred to the Hague Court

A 1928 American magazine cartoon following the news of the ordering of an additional one thousand U. S
NICARAGUA CARTOON, 1928. A 1928 American magazine cartoon following the news of the ordering of an additional one thousand U.S. Marines to Nicaragua by President Calvin Coolidge

Detail of James Madisons proposed amendments to the Constitution presented by Madison in the House of Representatives
THE BILL OF RIGHTS, 1789. Detail of James Madisons proposed amendments to the Constitution presented by Madison in the House of Representatives on 8 June 1789, and published in the Daily Advertiser

Cartoon, c1906, of Theodore Roosevelt, from the Cincinnati Post
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, c1906. Cartoon, c1906, of Theodore Roosevelt, from the Cincinnati Post

Partial table of contents and first page of the first edition of The Federalist
THE FEDERALIST, 1788. Partial table of contents and first page of the first edition of The Federalist, essays in favor of a federal Constitution, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison

The Busy Showman. President Theodore Roosevelt urging his team of workers
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1906. The Busy Showman. President Theodore Roosevelt urging his team of workers, including William Howard Taft and William Crawford Gorgas

Boy! Theres nothing like him in history! American cartoon comment on President Theodore Roosevelt from the St
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, c1906. Boy! Theres nothing like him in history! American cartoon comment on President Theodore Roosevelt from the St. Paul Pioneer Press, c1906

Cartoon, c1906, from the New York Herald, depicting the plain businessman as the usual victim in President Theodore
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, c1906. Cartoon, c1906, from the New York Herald, depicting the plain businessman as the usual victim in President Theodore Roosevelts campaign against the trusts

cartoon by Rollin Kirby from the New York World, 1916, showing President Woodrow Wilson trying to stop German submarine
WILSON & THE KAISER: cartoon by Rollin Kirby from the New York World, 1916, showing President Woodrow Wilson trying to stop German submarine warfare

Just Another Hole. President Franklin D. Roosevelt tinkering happily with the United States currency
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1934. Just Another Hole. President Franklin D. Roosevelt tinkering happily with the United States currency

American cartoon by Bernard Gilliam, 1893, on President Grover Clevelands difficulties with the congressional
G. CLEVELAND CARTOON, 1893. American cartoon by Bernard Gilliam, 1893, on President Grover Clevelands difficulties with the congressional leadership of the Democratic party

Cartoon by Rollin Kirby from the New York World, featuring President Calvin Coolidge, 24 March 1928
COOLIDGE CARTOON, 1928. Cartoon by Rollin Kirby from the New York World, featuring President Calvin Coolidge, 24 March 1928

The Law and Duty. An 1895 cartoon by Thomas Nast commenting on Police Commissioner Roosevelts enforcement of the Sunday
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1895. The Law and Duty. An 1895 cartoon by Thomas Nast commenting on Police Commissioner Roosevelts enforcement of the Sunday closing laws against strong opposition

Headed for the Operating Room : a 1934 cartoon showing Franklin Delano Roosevelts intent to reorganize the National
F.D. ROOSEVELT CARTOON. " Headed for the Operating Room" : a 1934 cartoon showing Franklin Delano Roosevelts intent to reorganize the National Recovery Act

Back Talk From the Dummy. American cartoon, 1937, showing the U. S. Congress refusing to play Charlie McCarthy to
NEW DEAL CARTOON, 1937. Back Talk From the Dummy. American cartoon, 1937, showing the U.S. Congress refusing to play Charlie McCarthy to the President Franklin Roosevelts Edgar Bergen

Hes Back Again. After William McKinleys victory in the 1896 election, the lobbyist for protective tariffs walks tall
TARIFF LOBBYIST, 1897. Hes Back Again. After William McKinleys victory in the 1896 election, the lobbyist for protective tariffs walks tall and fat in the U.S. Congress. Cartoon, 1897, by J.S. Pughe

18th President of the United States. An anti-Grant cartoon of 1876 referring to the Ring scandals
ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). 18th President of the United States. An anti-Grant cartoon of 1876 referring to the " Ring" scandals

Reform Without Bloodshed : American newspaper cartoon on 1884 by Thomas Nast commenting n the Civil Service Reforms
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1884. Reform Without Bloodshed : American newspaper cartoon on 1884 by Thomas Nast commenting n the Civil Service Reforms worked out by then State Assemblyman Theodore Roosevelt

A Plague O Both Your Houses. American cartoon of 1874 on the Brooks-Baxter War, which pitted Elisha Baxter
BROOKS-BAXTER WAR, 1874. A Plague O Both Your Houses. American cartoon of 1874 on the Brooks-Baxter War, which pitted Elisha Baxter, elected Governor of Arkansas in 1872

Having gained Puerto Rico and the Philippines at the Treaty of Paris in December 1898
W. McKINLEY CARTOON, 1899. Having gained Puerto Rico and the Philippines at the Treaty of Paris in December 1898, President McKinley now has to decide whether to follow the path to expansionism

During the presidential campaign of 1932 an unemployed man contemplates President Hoovers optimistic assessment of
CARTOON: GREAT DEPRESSION. During the presidential campaign of 1932 an unemployed man contemplates President Hoovers optimistic assessment of the state of the country

Cartoon, c1906, from the St. Paul Pioneer Press on President Theodore Roosevelts efforts to regulate the trusts by
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, c1906. Cartoon, c1906, from the St. Paul Pioneer Press on President Theodore Roosevelts efforts to regulate the trusts by government control

Theodore Roosevelt laying down the law when he was Police Commissioner of New York City. American cartoon, 1895
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1895. Theodore Roosevelt laying down the law when he was Police Commissioner of New York City. American cartoon, 1895

One of the first-fruits of the victory. President-elect Cleveland. Shake heartily, boys!
NAST: POLITICAL CARTOON. One of the first-fruits of the victory. President-elect Cleveland. " Shake heartily, boys!"

Calling In Frauds. American cartoon, 1875, by Thomas Nast hailing Secretary of the Treasury Benjamin Bristows vigorous
WHISKY RING CARTOON, 1875. Calling In Frauds. American cartoon, 1875, by Thomas Nast hailing Secretary of the Treasury Benjamin Bristows vigorous prosecution of members of the Whisky Ring during

The Progress of Snobbery. American cartoon, 1884, satirizing President Chester Alan Arthurs love of luxury
C.A. ARTHUR CARTOON, 1884. The Progress of Snobbery. American cartoon, 1884, satirizing President Chester Alan Arthurs love of luxury and aristocratic trappings

A 1937 cartoon from The New York Times showing the Congress, portrayed as the Democratic donkey
ROOSEVELT & DONKEY, 1937. A 1937 cartoon from The New York Times showing the Congress, portrayed as the Democratic donkey, kicking up its heels in revolt against President Franklin D

Hands off Tommy! I ll do the driving! Roosevelt decides to be an unbossed Governor of New York
TEDDY ROOSEVELT CARTOON. Hands off Tommy! I ll do the driving! Roosevelt decides to be an unbossed Governor of New York, in spite of accusations of taking orders from Senator Thomas Collier Platt

A Brazilian cartoon against American President Theodore Roosevelt, 1903
T. ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1903. A Brazilian cartoon against American President Theodore Roosevelt, 1903

Reform Without Bloodshed. American newspaper cartoon of 1884 by Thomas Nast commenting on the Civil Service reforms
NAST: CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. Reform Without Bloodshed. American newspaper cartoon of 1884 by Thomas Nast commenting on the Civil Service reforms worked out by then State Assemblyman Theodore Roosevelt

No Wonder He Was Ill. Mark Hanna watches the suffering President William McKinley. Cartoon by George Luks, c1899
WILLIAM McKINLEY CARTOON. No Wonder He Was Ill. Mark Hanna watches the suffering President William McKinley. Cartoon by George Luks, c1899

The first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before President Abraham Lincolns cabinet in 1862
EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION. The first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before President Abraham Lincolns cabinet in 1862. Standing left to right: Salmon P. Chase, Caleb B

Cartoon featuring President Woodrow Wilson by Bernard Partridge from Punch, London, England, 1915
WILSON CARTOON, 1915. Cartoon featuring President Woodrow Wilson by Bernard Partridge from Punch, London, England, 1915

Back Talk from the Dummy. A 1937 cartoon showing Congress refusing to play Charlie McCarthy to President Franklin
CARTOON: FDR & CONGRESS. Back Talk from the Dummy. A 1937 cartoon showing Congress refusing to play Charlie McCarthy to President Franklin Roosevelts Edgar Bergen

Well Begun and Well Done. American cartoon about Theodore Roosevelts retirement from the Presidency
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1909. Well Begun and Well Done. American cartoon about Theodore Roosevelts retirement from the Presidency and his succession by William Howard Taft (left), 1909

A French cartoon of 1873 depicting President Abraham Lincoln as so much greater than Uncle Sam
LINCOLN CARTOON, 1873. A French cartoon of 1873 depicting President Abraham Lincoln as so much greater than Uncle Sam, whom he holds on the palm of his hand

A cartoon from a northern American newspaper of 1877 commenting on the end of Reconstruction after President Rutherford
RECONSTRUCTION CARTOON. A cartoon from a northern American newspaper of 1877 commenting on the end of Reconstruction after President Rutherford B. Hayes withdrawal of federal troops from the South

Uncle Sams Welcome Home to Roosevelt. American cartoon after Theodore Roosevelts return to the U. S
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1910. Uncle Sams Welcome Home to Roosevelt. American cartoon after Theodore Roosevelts return to the U.S. from an African hunting expedition, 1910

A 1934 cartoon by James T. Berryman showing President Franklin D. Roosevelt displaying some interest in adopting
F.D. ROOSEVELT CARTOON. A 1934 cartoon by James T. Berryman showing President Franklin D. Roosevelt displaying some interest in adopting the Share the Wealth (i.e)

Emphasizing the Obvious. Cartoon, 1910, from Le Rire, Paris, France, commenting on the ex-President Theodore Roosevelts
T. ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1910. Emphasizing the Obvious. Cartoon, 1910, from Le Rire, Paris, France, commenting on the ex-President Theodore Roosevelts speech at the Sorbonne

A 1937 American newspaper cartoon unsympathetic to President Franklin D. Roosevelts plan to enlarge the Supreme Court
F.D. ROOSEVELT CARTOON. A 1937 American newspaper cartoon unsympathetic to President Franklin D. Roosevelts plan to enlarge the Supreme Court to save his New Deal agencies and programs

The Apotheosis of Liberty. American cartoon, late 19th century, showing the womens suffrage advocates Elizabeth cady
WOMENs RIGHTS CARTOON. The Apotheosis of Liberty. American cartoon, late 19th century, showing the womens suffrage advocates Elizabeth cady Stanton and Susan B

Grover Cleveland depicted as the champion of Civil Service reform in an 1895 cartoon by J. S. Pughe
G. CLEVELAND CARTOON, 1895. Grover Cleveland depicted as the champion of Civil Service reform in an 1895 cartoon by J.S. Pughe

Taking the Bull By the Horns. Cartoon from the Minneapolis Journal on President Roosevelts action in bringing suit
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, c1906. Taking the Bull By the Horns. Cartoon from the Minneapolis Journal on President Roosevelts action in bringing suit against the Northern Securities Corporation

Drawing the Line in Mississippi : the invention of the Teddy Bear by Clifford Berryman in 1902 inspired by Theodore
TEDDY BEAR CARTOON, 1902. Drawing the Line in Mississippi : the invention of the Teddy Bear by Clifford Berryman in 1902 inspired by Theodore Roosevelts refusal to shoot a cub during a Mississippi

On to Panama! American cartoon, 1903, showing Uncle Sam leading a country united behind President Theodore Roosevelt to
PANAMA CANAL CARTOON, 1903. On to Panama! American cartoon, 1903, showing Uncle Sam leading a country united behind President Theodore Roosevelt to begin construction on the Panama Canal

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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.