Political Action Collection (page 5)

BOER WAR CARTOON, 1901. French cartoon comment, 1901, on Lord Horatio Herbert Kitchener s
BOER WAR CARTOON, 1901. French cartoon comment, 1901, on Lord Horatio Herbert Kitcheners draconian measures in the Boer War

CHARLES GEORGE GORDON (1833-1885). English soldier. Too Late! The Mahdi and his men entering Khartoum as Britannia weeps in this English cartoon of 1885 by John Tenniel

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CARTOON. Benjamin Franklin and the Quakers. A cartoon depicting Benjamin Franklin (foreground) eyeing a group of his Quaker friends who are expressing their fears of the Paxton

THOMAS GAGE (1721-1787). English general and colonial governor in America. A Political Lesson : an English mezzotint cartoon of 1774 suggesting Gages difficulties in suppressing popular opposition to

W. R. HEARST (1863-1951). American newspaper publisher. Hearst as The Wizard of Ooze
W.R. HEARST (1863-1951). American newspaper publisher. Hearst as The Wizard of Ooze. Cartoon, 1906, by W.A. Rogers

CATHERINE II (1729-1796). Royal Recreation : Catherine the Great accepts the severed heads of Polish citizens after Russias 1794 victory over Poland; a bust of the English statesman, Charles Fox

BENJAMIN DISRAELI CARTOON. The state of the nation: Disraeli measuring the British Lion. Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, 1849, three years after the repeal of the Corn Laws

HENRY BERGH (1811-1888). American philanthropist; founder of A.S.P.C.A. An 1871 cartoon by Thomas Nast satirizing Charles Darwins theory of evolution by showing a gorilla seeking the protection of

GEORGE GORDON BYRON (1788-1824). 6th baron Byron. English poet. Lord Byron, the Satanic writer. Caricature, early 1820s, by George Cruikshank

BENJAMIN DISRAELI CARTOON. Cartoon, 1875, by John Tenniel inspired by Disraeli s
BENJAMIN DISRAELI CARTOON. Cartoon, 1875, by John Tenniel inspired by Disraelis purchase for Britain of the Egyptian Khedives interest in the Suez canal and, of course, Disraelis Jewish ancestry

SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820-1906). American womans suffrage advocate. A 1912 Art Young cartoon showing the spirit of Susan B. Anthony inspiring the womens rights cause throughout America

BOSWELL & JOHNSON, 1786. James Boswell talking to Samuel Johnson till near two in the morning : a satirical caricature etching by Thomas Rowlandson, 1786

ANTHONY COMSTOCK (1844-1915). American reformer. When Anthony Comstock shall have his way. Cartoon, 1897

POPE ALEXANDER VI (1431-1503). Pope, 1492-1503. Ego sum Papa (I am the Pope): contemporary satirical French woodcut

MARY ANNE CLARKE (1776-1852). English courtier. Pandora Opening Her Box. Cartoon, 1809, by James Gillray lampooning Mrs. Clarkes appearance before the House of Commons on charges of conniving with

NAST: SPOILS SYSTEM, 1881. Our Stumbling-Block. The spoils system is in the way of business and prosperity. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1881

POLITICAL CARTOONIST, 1918. Front page of the Committee on Public Information s
POLITICAL CARTOONIST, 1918. Front page of the Committee on Public Informations Bulletin for Cartoonists, 26 October 1918, featuring a cartoon by James Montgomery Flagg on the significance of

POLITICAL CORRUPTION, 1840. The Forty Thieves or the Common Scoundrels of New York : American lithograph cartoon, 1840, attacking the Tammany-controlled Common Council of New York City for corruption

CARTOON: EXPANSION, 1828. A New Map of the United States, with the Additional Territories on an Improved Plan : American lithograph cartoon, 1828, on westward expansion

LEO XIII: CARTOON, 1878. Pope Leo XIII - A Physiognomical Study : American cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1878

DAUMIER: NEEDLE-GUN, 1866. Dream of the Inventor of the Needle-Gun on All Saints Day : lithograph cartoon by Honore Daumier for Le Charivari, 1 November 1866

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Brother Jonathan Administering a Salutary Cordial to John Bull. Contemporary American cartoon by Amos Doolittle depicting the British being forced to drink Perry

CARTOON: ANARCHISTS, 1885. Gothams Gospel Needs: Why send our missionaries to Africas sunny fountains? Let them stay here and labor among the Barbarous tribes of the metropolis

CARTOON: ARREST OF TWEED. William Marcy Tweed (1823-1878). American political leader. The capture of Tweed - The picture that made the Spanish officials take him for a child-stealer

OREGON BOUNDARY, 1846. What?... Strike Your Own Father! An English view of the Oregon boundary dispute from Punch depicting John Bull and Brother Jonathan, the forerunner of Uncle Sam, 1846

CREDIT MOBILIER SCANDAL. The Cherubs of the Credit Mobilier. Cartoon, 1873, by Thomas Nast on the censure by the House of Representatives of Congressman James Brooks of New York (left)

ANTI-GREENBACK CARTOON. Peter Cooper is the tail of the paper jackass in this cartoon from the 31 July 1878 issue of Puck

RESUMPTION ACT CARTOON. Substance and Shadow. Cartoon from an American newspaper of 1875 applauding the passage of the Resumption Act (i.e)

ANDOVER MOVEMENT, 1886. A glimpse into the twentieth century - what Andover s
ANDOVER MOVEMENT, 1886. A glimpse into the twentieth century - what Andovers medieval methods will ultimately bring her to, in an age of progress and evolution. American lithograph cartoon by C

HARTFORD CONVENTION, 1815. The Hartford Convention, or Leap No Leap. Cartoon, 1815, by William Charles showing three New England states plotting to jump into the arms of King George III

ZION BESIEGED, 1787. Zion Besieg d & Attacked. An American cartoon from 1787 showing artisans defending the constitution against the wealthy

NAST: TWEEDs CORRUPTION. American cartoon, 1872, by Thomas Nast on the power of Tammany leader William M. Boss Tweed

NAST: DEMOCRATIC DONKEY. A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion. The Democratic donkey kicking the late Republican Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. American cartoon, 1870, by Thomas Nast

NAST: REPUBLICAN ELEPHANT. The first appearance of the Republican elephant: cartoon, 1874, by Thomas Nast

CORRUPTION: CARTOON, 1889. The Great Judicial Ring : an 1889 American cartoon
CORRUPTION: CARTOON, 1889. " The Great Judicial Ring" : an 1889 American cartoon by Grant Hamilton on judicial corruption

BLUE LAWS CARTOON, 1895. An 1895 cartoon comment on New York Citys Blue Laws

CREDIT MOBILIER CARTOON. The Cherubs of the Credit Mobilier. Cartoon, 1873, by Thomas Nast on the censure by the House of Representatives of Congressman James Brooks of New York (left)

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

CARTOON: COXEY ARMY, 1894. The Original Coxey Army : an 1894 cartoon by W. A. Rogers showing Andrew Carnegie and other wealthy industrialists marching on the U.S

BRYAN & HEARST CARTOON. American cartoon, 1904, depicting anarchy, populism, William Jennings Bryan, and William Randolph Hearst as dangerous germs in the body politic

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

WOMENs RIGHTS, 1915. Until Women Vote : American cartoon, 1915, by Rollin Kirby
WOMENs RIGHTS, 1915. " Until Women Vote" : American cartoon, 1915, by Rollin Kirby suggesting that womens suffrage will bring an end to intolerable working conditions

CORRUPTION CARTOON, 1916. Not All the Tanks are in Europe : a 1916 cartoon by Luther Daniels Bradley on the seeming invincibility of the union between Chicagos vice lords and corrupt politicians

LEAGUE OF NATIONS CARTOON. American cartoon, 1920, blaming the demise in the U.S. Senate of the League of Nations on Senator Henry Cabot Lodge

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The oil trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. From An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

PLUTOCRAT CARTOON, 1910. The Successful Plutocrat. Cartoon by Art Young, c1910

WOMENs RIGHTS CARTOON. An American cartoon of 1896 by C.J. Taylor on role reversal of the sexes

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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.