RMK285F3–Storming the castle. 'Old Abe' on guard - Political Cartoon, 1860. During the 1860 election campaign the 'Wide Awakes,' a marching club composed of young Republican men, appeared in cities throughout the North. They often wore uniforms consisting of visored caps and short capes, and carried lanterns. Here Republican presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln (left) is dressed as a 'Wide-Awake,' and carries a lantern and a spear-like wooden rail. He rounds the corner of the White House foiling the attempts of three other candidates to enter surreptitiously. At far right incumbent James Buchanan tr
RMK285ET–The national game. Three 'outs' and one 'run' - Political Cartoon, September, 1860 - A pro-Lincoln satire weeks before the 1860 presidential election. The contest is portrayed as a baseball game in which Lincoln has defeated (left to right) John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas, and John C. Breckinridge. Lincoln (right) stands with his foot on 'Home Base,' advising the others, 'Gentlemen, if any of you should ever take a hand in another match at this game, remember that you must have a good bat' and strike a fair ball' to make a clean score' & a home run.'' His 'good bat' is actually a wooden rail la
RMEE17EH–Public office is a public trust For President of the United States, Grover Cleveland of New York ; For Vice-President of the United States, Allen G. Thurman of Ohio. Summary: Political poster shows vignettes of the candidates, banners with campaign slogans, and an eagle. 1888
RMMTGTKG–'How does he do it?' Presidential candidates Warren G. Harding and James M. Cox take time out to ponder another big story of 1920, Babe Ruth's record-breaking home run tally (he hit 54, breaking his own record of 29).
RMDY2775–The Political Siamese Twins - General McClellan and running mate George Hunt Pendleton in the USA Presidential Election of 1864
RMDMBY90–Texas Coming in - USA Political Cartoon, circa 1844
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