Political Action Collection

The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters. An American cartoon from 1882 depicting John Bull (England)
IMPERIALISM CARTOON, 1882. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters. An American cartoon from 1882 depicting John Bull (England) as the octopus of imperialism grabbing land on every continent

POLLUTION CARTOON, 1866. Deaths Dispensary. An 1866 cartoon indicating water pollution as a source of disease

CARTOON: TWEED RING, 1871. The Tammany Tiger Loose. Thomas Nasts powerful indictment of Tweed and his ring, published on the eve of the New York municipal and state elections of 1871. Cartoon, 1871

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. Chaplain Jacob Duche leading the first prayer in the First Continental Congress at Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia, September 1774: mezzotint, 1848

GERRYMANDER CARTOON, 1812. The Gerry-Mander! Cartoon comment, 1812, by Elkanah Tisdale on the action of Governor Elbridge Gerry

The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote. American cartoon by Dr
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 22 July 1942

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

CARL SCHURZ: CARPETBAGGER. Schurz, an American army officer, politician, and reformer, vilified as a carpetbagger in an 1872 cartoon by Thomas Nast

CARTOON: ALASKA PURCHASE, 1867. An American cartoon on the Alaska purchase showing Secretary of State William H. Seward and President Andrew Johnson welcoming the representatives of the new territory

BROBDINGNAG & GULLIVER. The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. Satirical etching, 1803, by James Gillray, showing George III with Napoleon

The Worlds Plunderers. Germany, England, and Russia grab what they can of Africa and Asia
CARTOON: IMPERIALISM, 1885. The Worlds Plunderers. Germany, England, and Russia grab what they can of Africa and Asia. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1885

CARTOON: IMMIGRATION, 1921. The Only Way to Handle It. Contemporary cartoon on the effectiveness of the temporary Immigration Act of 1921 in reducing the flood of immigrants to the United States to a

NAST: TWEED CORRUPTION. An 1871 Thomas Nast cartoon attacking Boss Tweed, leader of the group of corrupt New York City Democratic party politicians known as the Tweed Ring

WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1916. Her Ideal American Citizen. Cartoon, 1916, by Luther D. Bradley on the Senates opposition to American intervention in World War I

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, 1921. The Only Way to Handle It. Contemporary cartoon on the effectiveness of the temporary Immigration Act of 1921 in reducing the flood of immigrants to the United States to a

Petition to Tsar Nicholas II of Russia protesting against the Russification of Finland
CHT307484 Petition to Tsar Nicholas II of Russia protesting against the Russification of Finland, 1899 (illuminated paper) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nordique, Paris

CARTOON: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. The United States, as Uncle Sam the school teacher, corrects the independent behavior of the Philippines (Aguinaldo) and Cuba (Gomez). Cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1898

NAPOLEON III & BISMARCK. Cartoon by John Tenniel from Punch, 1866, on the rival plans of Emperor Napoleon III & Otto von Bismarck for Europe at the time of the 7 Weeks War

CHARTISTS CARTOON, 1848. Not So Very Unreasonable!!! Eh? Cartoon from Punch, 1848, on the presentation of the Chartists petition to Parliament

ANTI-IMMIGRANTS CARTOON. The Last Yankee : a lone Yankee standing tall, is regarded with curiosity by a throng of immigrants in the city: American cartoon, 1888

DARWIN CARTOON. An 1871 cartoon by Thomas Nast satirizing Charles Darwins theory of evolution by showing a gorilla seeking the protection of Henry Bergh

NAST: STATE AID CARTOON. The American River Ganges : one of Thomas Nasts vitriolic cartoon comments, 1871, on the question of state aid to parochial schools

QUEEN VICTORIA CARTOON. New Crowns For Old Ones! Cartoon, 1876, by John Tenniel on the unpopularity of Benjamin Disraelis measure for adding to the royal titles that of Empress of India

CARTOON: TWEEDs RING, 1871. The Brains. Cartoon of William Marcy Boss Tweed
CARTOON: TWEEDs RING, 1871. The Brains. Cartoon of William Marcy " Boss" Tweed, leader of the group of corrupt New York City Democratic party politicians known as the Tweed Ring

CONGRESS OF BERLIN, 1878. The Congress of Berlin, 1878. Prince Aleksandr Gorchakov of Russia, seated at left, speaks with British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli

MAD TOM IN A RAGE, 1801. A Federalist cartoon etching of 1801 attacking the administration of Thomas Jefferson. But historians differ as to whether the figure of Mad Tom is meant to be Jefferson or

CARTOON: MEXICAN WAR, 1847. Plucked. An American cartoon on the outcome of the war with Mexico. Cartoon, 1847

GARIBALDI / VICTOR EMMANUEL. An English cartoon comment, 1860, on Giuseppe Garibaldi s
GARIBALDI/VICTOR EMMANUEL. An English cartoon comment, 1860, on Giuseppe Garibaldis retirement to his farm in Caprera after having accomplished his task of giving a unified Italy to King Victor

AFRICA: COLONIALISM, 1903. French cartoon, on intense rivalry between Spain, Germany, Britain and French Algeria for Morocco

CARTOON: INTERVENTION 1916. Her Ideal American Citizen. Cartoon, 1916, by Luther D. Bradley on the Senates opposition to American intervention in World War I

CARTOON: ALLIED STRENGTH. Fingers of Fate (The Grip Begins to Tighten). Cartoon, English, 1916, by Frank Holland, showing the strength of the Allied Forces

Interstate Commerce Act. Cartoon by W. A
INTERSTATE COMMERCE ACT. Cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1887, on the passage of the congressional act creating the Interstate Commerce Commission

PHILLIPINES CARTOON, 1898. What Will He Do With It? Having acquired the Philippines, Uncle Sam ponders how to deal with the country. American cartoon, 1898, by Charles Nelan

GERMAN CARTOON, 1884. Cartoon showing Otto von Bismarck (left) trying to kill socialism with kindness by combining reform with the suppression of socialist parties

NAST: ELEPHANT AND DONKEY. Stranger Things Have Happened. Senator Thomas Bayard attempts to prevent the Democratic Party from hurtling into the chasm of financial chaos

CARTOON: WALL ST. PANIC 1873. Panic as a health officer, sweeping the garbage out of Wall Street: a contemporary cartoon comment on the Wall Street crash and the financial Panic of 1873

POLITICAL CORRUPTION, 1894. An 1894 cartoon by Louis Dalrymple equating pay-offs made to the New York police with corporate contributions to senators

ANTI-IMMIGRATION CARTOON. Spoiling the Broth. American cartoon, 1921, critical of the arrival of so many immigrants that a great number failed to become assimilated into the national melting pot

CHILD LABOR CARTOON, 1916. The Boss: Now, children, all together, three cheers
CHILD LABOR CARTOON, 1916. The Boss: " Now, children, all together, three cheers for the Supreme Court!" Cartoon by Art Young on the Supreme Courts decision to declare the Keating-Owen

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, c1855. The Lure of American Wages. Cartoon, c1855, suggesting the comparatively high wage rates paid in the United States stimulated immigration from Europe

ALASKA PURCHASE CARTOON. An American cartoon of 1867 deriding Secretary of State William H. Seward for having made a bad bargain over the Alaska purchase

CAPITALISM CARTOON, 1912. Capitalism depicted as a helpless hog, a Socialist cartoon by Art Young published in 1912 by the Kansas weekly, The Coming Nation

CARTOON: RED SCARE, 1919. Put Them Out and Keep Them Out. A bearded Bolshevik creeping under the American flag. American cartoon published during the Red Scare of 1919

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1914. Daniel R. Fitzpatricks comment on the Clayton Antitrust Act, an amendment to the Sherman Antitrust Act, which prohibited interlocking directorates

IMPERIALISM CARTOON, 1900. American newspaper cartoon against Indiana Senator Albert J. Beveridges imperialist views

MEXICAN WAR CARTOON, 1846. American cartoon, 1846, showing America cutting up Mexico, while England fishes for Oregon

GRANGE CARTOON, 1873. The Grange Awakening the Sleepers. American cartoon, 1873, inspired by the Vanderbilt system of secret rebates

Awkward-In Case of a Hurry Call. Cartoon, 1915, by Luther D. Bradley suggesting that America was unprepared for its
WORLD WAR I: CARTOON. Awkward-In Case of a Hurry Call. Cartoon, 1915, by Luther D. Bradley suggesting that America was unprepared for its entry into World War I

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"Unveiling the Power of Political Action: From Pollution to Imperialism, a Historical Journey" In the realm of political action, cartoons have long served as powerful tools for social commentary and criticism. Dating back to 1866, a pollution cartoon depicted the dire consequences of unchecked industrialization on our environment. This early portrayal highlights the significance of raising awareness and taking action against environmental degradation. Moving forward in time to 1882, an American cartoon portrayed John Bull as an octopus representing imperialism's insatiable hunger for land across continents. It serves as a reminder that they can shape nations' destinies and influence global power dynamics. Fast-forwarding to 1942, Dr. Seuss crafted a thought-provoking cartoon titled "The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill. " It humorously captures the challenges politicians face when trying to raise taxes without losing public support – shedding light on the delicate balance between governance and popular opinion. Thomas Nast's influential depiction in 1871 exposed corruption within Tammany Hall through his illustration titled "The Tammany Tiger Loose. " This iconic image demonstrates how they are expose wrongdoing and hold those in power accountable. Reflecting on historical events like Chaplain Jacob Duche leading the first prayer during Continental Congress or Elkanah's critique through his Gerry-Mander cartoon in 1812 reveals that political action has always played a pivotal role in shaping societies. Even earlier, an American cartoon from 1811 called "Ograbme" satirically criticized America's embargo policies at that time. Such illustrations demonstrate how art can be used as a medium for dissent and protest against governmental decisions. Carl Schurz, known as both an army officer and reformer, exemplifies individuals who actively engage in politics with noble intentions. His efforts serve as inspiration for citizens who seek positive change through their own involvement.