Satire on presidential election of 1852, 1852

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Satire on presidential election of 1852, 1852

1576415 Satire on presidential election of 1852, 1852; (add.info.: The great footrace for the presidential purse (100,000 and picking) over the Union Course' Satire on the presidential election of 1852, showing Winfield Scott, Daniel Webster, and Franklin Pierce competing in a footrace before a crowd of onlookers for a ,000 prize (the four-year salary for a president) and "pickings." In the lead is Webster, who exclaims, "I can beat you both, and "walk in" at that although you had a hundred yards the start of me!!" Denied the Whig nomination in June, Webster was later persuaded to run as an independent candidate.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38208314

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1850s Course Daniel Webster Etats Unis Etats Unis Usa United States Franklin Pierce Homme Politique Politician Presidential Purse Union Winfield Scott

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This satirical print from 1852 captures the chaotic and competitive nature of the presidential election that year. Depicting Winfield Scott, Daniel Webster, and Franklin Pierce engaged in a footrace for a $100,000 prize (equivalent to the four-year salary of a president), the scene is both humorous and revealing of the political climate at the time. In the lead is Webster, confidently declaring his ability to outpace his opponents despite their head start. Denied the Whig nomination earlier in the year, Webster's decision to run as an independent candidate added further drama to an already contentious race. The crowd of onlookers adds to the spectacle, with expressions ranging from amusement to disbelief at this unconventional display of political competition. The artist's use of satire highlights not only the personal ambitions driving these candidates but also critiques the larger system in which they operate. As we look back on this historical moment through this print, we are reminded that politics has always been a complex and often absurd arena where power struggles play out in unexpected ways. The themes of ambition, rivalry, and spectacle depicted here continue to resonate with modern audiences as we navigate our own tumultuous political landscape.

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