Historical Political Cartoons That Capture the Hopes and Fears …
WEBJul 23, 2021 · These historical political cartoons swayed public opinion, spoke truth to power, and held leaders accountable through the use of satire and hyperbole.
Political Cartoons, Part 1: 1720-1800 - First Amendment Museum
WEBIn 1720, the collapse of the South Sea Company, which dealt in slave ships and trade with South America, spawned numerous political cartoons in the Netherlands and Britain. These are among the first recognizable political cartoons by today’s standards, characterized by symbolism, exaggerated characters, metaphor, and more.
America was founded on political cartoons - WHYY
WEBJul 4, 2024 · “Cartoons as Political Speech in Colonial and Contemporary America” features political cartooning from 1764 to today, depicting how satirical drawings defined our American identity and became a tool of nation-building.
Political Cartoons | History Detectives - PBS
WEBPolitical cartoons have been a staple of American history as long as there’s been political dissent -- a very long time. Benjamin Franklin’s 1753 “Join or Die” showed how an artist can...
Herblock's History - Political Cartoons from the Crash to the ...
WEBHerblock's History - Political Cartoons from the Crash to the Millennium “More Light!” Herb Block published his first editorial cartoon six months before the 1929 New York Stock Exchange crash that plunged the country into the Great Depression.
Political Illustrations - Cartoon America - Library of Congress
WEBFrom the nineteenth century's Gilded Age to recent times, political illustrations have appeared in magazines, editorial pages, opinion pages, and even on the front pages of American newspapers.
Political Cartoons From the Last 111 Years - Stacker
WEBNov 8, 2022 · To commemorate the important role of political cartoons in American history and culture, Stacker went through the Library of Congress, newspapers, magazine archives, and art and photo libraries to find the most compelling political cartoons of …
Introduction · Presidential Campaigns: A Cartoon History, 1789 …
WEBThe history of American presidential elections is mirrored rather unsystematically in political cartoons. Often the important issues were passed by for an easily caricatured nose or chance comment of a candidate.
An Historic Look at Political Cartoons - Nieman Foundation
WEBIn 1754, Benjamin Franklin created the first American political cartoon, urging the British colonies to “Join, or Die” in defense against France and her Indian allies.
Political Cartoons in U.S. History | PBS LearningMedia
WEBAt the beginning of the twenty-first century, political cartoons appear in a wide range of online publications and can still stir up controversy. This Library of Congress primary source set of cartoons and other items are grouped around several major events in U.S. history.