Civil Service Reform Collection

Mutiny! Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship? President Grover Cleveland, as captain of the good ship Democracy
GROVER CLEVELAND CARTOON. Mutiny! Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship? President Grover Cleveland, as captain of the good ship Democracy

GEORGE HUNT PENDLETON (1825-1889). American politician. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, showing U.S. Senator Pendleton receiving congratulations for the Civil Service Reform Act he sponsored

Chester Alan Arthur (1829-86), engraved by A. Weger (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF119895 Chester Alan Arthur (1829-86), engraved by A. Weger (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

CLEVELAND CARTOON, 1884. President-elect Grover Cleveland, the Hercules of civil service reform, opposing the Tammany tiger of patronage. American cartoon, 1884, by Thomas Nast

GROVER CLEVELAND CARTOON. Mutiny! Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship? President Grover Cleveland, as captain of the good ship Democracy

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

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

Our New Watchman, Roosevelt. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1884, showing Theodore Roosevelt
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1884. Our New Watchman, Roosevelt. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1884, showing Theodore Roosevelt, then a member of the New York State Legislature

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

The Sign of the Times. Cartoon, 1885, by Thomas Nast on the arrival in Washington of newly inaugurated President Grover
GROVER CLEVELAND CARTOON. The Sign of the Times. Cartoon, 1885, by Thomas Nast on the arrival in Washington of newly inaugurated President Grover Cleveland

Cleveland Cartoon, 1884
CLEVELAND CARTOON, 1884. President-elect Grover Cleveland, the Hercules of civil service reform, opposing the Tammany tiger of patronage. American cartoon, 1884, by Thomas Nast

NAST: CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. Cur-Tail-Phobia : cartoon comment, 1876, by Thomas Nast on the need for civil service
NAST: CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. " Cur-Tail-Phobia" : cartoon comment, 1876, by Thomas Nast on the need for civil service reform

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"Civil Service Reform: A Journey Towards Good Governance" In the late 19th century, amidst a backdrop of political corruption and patronage, a movement for civil service reform began to take shape in America. Prominent figures such as George Hunt Pendleton, Chester Alan Arthur, Grover Cleveland, and Theodore Roosevelt emerged as champions of this cause. Cartoons by Thomas Nast vividly captured the essence of the era. One cartoon depicted Pendleton, an American legislator tirelessly advocating for change. Another portrayed President-elect Arthur engraved by A. Weger, symbolizing hope for a new era in government. The ghostly figure of Pendleton haunted another cartoon from 1884, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to reform even after his passing. Meanwhile, Cleveland was hailed as the Hercules in one illustration - a leader determined to bring about change. However, not all battles were easily won. In an intriguing depiction titled "Mutiny. Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship?", President Cleveland found himself facing rebellion within his own party over silver purchase and civil service reforms. With veto power and support from Republican allies showcased in yet another cartoon by W. A Rogers from 1894, he fought valiantly to restore order on Democracy's ship. One significant milestone came with New York State Assemblyman Theodore Roosevelt collaborating with Governor Cleveland on Civil Service Reforms without resorting to violence or bloodshed - highlighted through Nast's cartoons commenting on their achievements. Roosevelt's role as a watchman against corruption is illustrated in "Our New Watchman, " where he utilized his Civil Service Reform Bill to dismantle Tammany Hall's corrupt leadership while Governor Cleveland observed approvingly behind closed doors. These cartoons serve as reminders that civil service reform was not merely an abstract concept but rather a tangible journey towards good governance. The efforts made by these influential figures laid down foundations that continue to shape our understanding and expectations of a transparent and accountable government.