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PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. The Undecided Political Prize Fight. Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas battling for the presidency in 1860, as Southern Democratic candidate John C

DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death of President Lincoln at Washington, D. C. 15 April 1865
DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death of President Lincoln at Washington, D.C. 15 April 1865. The nations martyr. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1865

EDITH K. C. ROOSEVELT (1861-1948). Wife of President Theodore Roosevelt, photographed at her desk in the White House private library, 1908

THEODORE ROOSEVELT: CUBA. Letter, 22 January 1907, from President Theodore Roosevelt to Secretary of War William Howard Taft, rejecting any plan to annex Cuba

ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). 18th President of the United States. Steel engraving, American, c1865, with autograph signature identifying himself as a lieutenant general in the U.S. Army

LUCRETIA GARFIELD (1832-1918). Wife of President James A. Garfield. Wood engraving, English, 1881

ELIZA BALLOU GARFIELD (1801-1888). Mother of President James A. Garfield. Wood engraving, American, c1881

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1872. Horace Greeley and Benjamin Gratz Brown as Liberal Republican candidates for President and Vice President on an 1872 lithograph campaign poster by Currier & Ives

JAMES A. GARFIELD (1831-1881). 20th President of the United States. Lithograph, 1880, by Currier and Ives

JAMES A. GARFIELD (1831-1881). 20th President of the United States. Steel engraving, American, late 19th century

ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865). 16th President of the United States. Photograph, c1860

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: CARTOON. Old Abes Uncomfortable Position. American cartoon, 1860, on President-elect Lincolns discomfort at the idea of using military force to preserve the Union

MARY TODD LINCOLN (1818-1882). Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. Photographed by Mathew Brady in 1861

EDITH K. C. ROOSEVELT (1861-1948). Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. Photographed in 1901

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 1896. William McKinley and Garret A. Hobart as the Republican candidates for President and Vice President on a lithograph campaign poster, 1896

ALICE ROOSEVELT LONGWORTH (1884-1981) Wife of Nicholas Longworth, Speaker of the House, and daughter of Theodore Roosevelt

JOHN SURRATT (1844-1916). American conspirator. In the Papal Zouave uniform that he was wearing when taken into custody by U.S. authorities. Photographed by the studio of Mathew Brady, c1867

THOMAS TAD LINCOLN (1853-1871). Youngest son of President and Mrs. Lincoln

FRANK BILLINGS KELLOGG (1856-1937). American statesman. Photographed c1912

WILLIAM W. LINCOLN, (1850-1862). Son of President Abraham Lincoln. Willie Lincoln photographed in 1861 by Mathew Brady at Washington, D.C

MARY TODD LINCOLN (1818-1882). Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. Oil over a photograph by Mathew Brady, 1861

MARCUS ALONZO HANNA (1837-1904). American businessman and politician. Caricature, 1902, by Thomas Fleming

JOHN C. FREMONT (1813-1890). John Charles Fremont. American explorer and Army officer. Lithograph, American, 1850

JAMES G. BLAINE (1830-1893). American political leader

SCHUYLER COLFAX (1823-1885). Vice President of the United States, 1869-1873

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION, 1854. The first Republican convention, held outdoors at Jackson, Michigan, on 6 July 1854. Contemporary American line engraving

PAN-AMERICAN CONFERENCE. Convening of the First International Conference of American States at the Wallach Mansion in Washington D.C. 2 October, 1889. Secretary of State James G

POLITICAL PARTIES CARTOON. The Democratic and Republican parties (symbolized, respectively, by a donkey and an elephant) straddling the vital questions of the day

NAST: ELECTION, 1876. The Elephant Walks Around - And the Still Hunt is Nearly Over
NAST: ELECTION, 1876. " The Elephant Walks Around" - And the " Still Hunt" is Nearly Over. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876

THOMAS NAST (1840-1902). American cartoonist. Why We Laugh. Cartoon by Thomas Nast of himself, celebrating the Republican nominees for the presidential election of 1876 - Rutherford B

SCHURZ AND REID, 1876. Getting in Tune. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, showing Senator Carl Shurz and New York Tribune editor Whitelaw Reid

CARTOON: HAYES, 1878. Our Policy Towards the Solid South. Cartoon showing James Blaine and William Maxwell Evarts trying to force a shirt labeled Bloody onto President Rutherford B. Hayes

NAST: POWER STRUGGLE, 1881. Is There to be a Power Behind the Throne? Senator Roscoe Conkling (left) fighting with Secretary of the Treasury James G

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1876. Contemporary American newspaper cartoon attacking William Eaton Chandler, who directed Republican tactics in the Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel J

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

CARTOON: REPUBLICAN PARTY. More Than She Can Carry. Cartoon by Joseph Keppler showing the Republican Party personified as an exhausted woman

GERRYMANDER CARTOON, 1812. The Gerrymander, 1812, named after Governor Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts, who was accused by the Federalists of redistricting his state in order to assure his election

MARCUS ALONZO HANNA (1837-1904). American businessman and politician. Caricature, 1902, by Thomas Fleming

Dublin 1922
June 1922: Dubliners at Quayside during the Siege of the Four Courts, headquarters of the anti-Treaty Republicans during the Irish Civil War. (Photo by Walshe/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Music Lovers
1st October 1916: A huge crowd gathers to hear Republican bands playing on the Horse Guards Parade, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Shelled Courts
1st July 1922: A wrecked Lancia armoured car outside the Four Courts in Dublin, the headquarters of the anti-Treaty Republicans, having been shelled by Free State forces during the Irish Civil War

Hoover Tunes In
circa 1928: Herbert Hoover (1874 - 1964), Republican Party candidate for the Presidency of the United States of America, listening to a one valve radio set

Dublin 1922
July 1922: Devastation in Sackville Street, Dublin, after fighting between Free State and Republican Forces during the Irish Civil War. (Photo by Walshe/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bombed Bridge
July 1922: A bridge in County Leitrim destroyed by Republican forces during the Irish Civil War. (Photo by Crowder/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Peace Conference
July 1921: Sinn Feiners cheer the arrival of Irish republican leader Eamon de Valera and the founder of Sinn Fein Arthur Griffith at the Irish Peace Conference in Dublin

1884 Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention taking place at the Exposition Hall, Chicago, 3rd-6th June 1884. The event resulted in the nomination of James G. Blaine and John A

1884 Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention taking place at the Exposition Hall, Chicago, 3rd-6th June 1884. The event resulted in the nomination of James G. Blaine and John A

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"The Republican Party: A Journey Through History and Politics" From its birthplace in Ripon, Wisconsin, the Republican Party has played a significant role in shaping American politics. Throughout history, it has faced both praise and criticism, with various events and figures leaving their mark on its legacy. In 1812, Elkanah's Gerry-Mander cartoon highlighted the party's involvement in gerrymandering, a practice that continues to spark debates about fair representation. Fast forward to 1863 when Abraham Lincoln delivered his iconic Gettysburg Address; it was during this time that the party stood firmly against slavery and fought for equality. The early 1900s witnessed Theodore Roosevelt slaying trusts deemed harmful while supporting those beneficial for the country. This era showcased the party's commitment to economic progressivism. However, not all Republicans were met with trust; Richard Nixon faced distrust as depicted by an anti-Nixon poster from 1960 asking if one would buy a used car from him. Ronald Reagan's official campaign poster from 1980 symbolized his presidency as he led with conservative principles and advocated for limited government intervention. Meanwhile, Thomas E. Dewey joined forces with Democratic candidate Harry Truman in Ben Shahn's satirical lithograph poster of 1948 titled "A Good Man is Hard to Find, " showcasing political unity amidst differences. Throughout these historical moments, the Republican Party has demonstrated agility like a skilled dancer on stage—balancing between different ideologies while maintaining its core values. Just as ballet dancers captivate audiences through their gracefulness and precision, so too does the GOP navigate complex political landscapes. As we reflect on these snapshots of history—Lincoln standing alongside General McClellan at Antietam or Teddy Roosevelt photographed shortly after his Progressive party nomination—we see how each chapter contributes to the grand narrative of American democracy. While controversies have arisen over time—a reminder being James G.