The Political Cartoons ClipArt gallery offers 311 political cartoons from American history. Many of the cartoons are by Thomas Nast.
Nast Cartooned by Puck
Nast cartooned by Puck in 1880. Nast: "I went through that Ring in 1873, but I can't go through it again.…
Nast Shoos Herald Insect
Nast shoos away the Herald insect while a caricature of the "Caesar Ghost," a caricature of a caricature,…
Nast's First Caricature - John Bull
In January of 1863, Harper's Weekly published Nast's first caricature cartoon - a boy frightening John…
National Bankruptcy Steps
The first step towards national bankruptcy. Stanley Matthew's 1878 resolution to pay the national debt…
Criticism of Native American's Exclusion from Franchise
Nast depicts the criticism of Native American's exclusion from franchise by the caption "move on!".…
New York Election of 1879
The New York Election of 1879 of rival Democratic factions who were Kelly and Robinson, both emerge…
New York New Board of Education
Nast shows New York corruption as Tammany Ring orders the Board of Education to destroy all Harper's…
New York Treasury Empty
Nast depicts New York corruption with the New York City Treasury, empty to the workmen and the four…
New York Under Tweed's Thumb
Nast depicts New York corruption with New York under Tweed's thumb. "The Boss - 'well, what are you…
No Registry Law and Tammany
Nast depicts New York corruption under Tammany Hall Ring. Nast's shadows of forthcoming events predicts…
Non Importation Act
Newspapers and speakers especially condemned the "land embargo" — the cutting-off trade with Canada.…
NY Tribune and NY Herald
New York Tribune joins New York Herald on the third term hobby horse of anti-Grant editorials.
Omnibus Bill of 1850
The illustration contains an explanation of the Omnibus Bill or Compromise of 1850. Although one bill,…
Peace and Justice Return to Joint High Commission
Peace and Justice return to the Joint High Commission.
Political Cartoon about Oliver Hazard Perry
A political cartoon discussing Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, an officer in the United States Navy.
Dropping the Pilot
"A cartoon by Sir John Tenniel which appeared in the English journal Punch for March 9, 1890."—Webster,…
Jacob Pocock Farm-house
View of the farm-house of Jacob Pocock, near Bath, England, the second training place of the "Bencia…
Jacob Pocock Farm-house
View of the farm-house of Jacob Pocock, near Bath, England, the second training place of the "Bencia…
Prince Charles and Flora MacDonald
A political cartoon depicting the separation of Prince Charles and Flora MacDonald.
Public Schools Going to the Dogs
Nast depicts New York corruption under Tammany Hall Ring. Nast's shadows of forthcoming events predicts…
Republican Elephant Caesarism
The first appearance of the Republican Elephant. Ceasarism fears drive the party's support towards an…
Republican Lamb Eaten by Democratic Tiger
Rutherford B. Hayes' policies strengthening the "Solid South" with the Republican Lamb being eaten by…
Republican Pachyderm Alive and Kicking
During the 1880 Presidential Election, the Republican Pachyderm is alive and kicking.
Republican Party Elephant
During the 1884 Presidential Election, the "sacred elephant" of the Republican Party.
Republican Revival in New Hampshire
"The trunk in sight. First appearance since the Fall (elections)." A Republican revival in New Hampshire.
Republican Setbacks in 1874
Republicans suffer setbacks in 1874 mid-terms after being "caught in a trap" from the result of the…
Republicans Smash Tammany Hall
The Republicans get ahead in Fall 1875 elections by smashing the "reformed" Tammany Hall.
Respect of Fear
Nast depicts New York corruption where Tammany and Boss Tweed uses fear to gain respect.
Retrenchment of U.S. Armed Forces
Uncle Sam criticizes Congress proposal to reduce the Army and Navy.
The Right Leg in the Boot at Last
"A cartoon which appeared in the English journal Punch for November 17, 1860."—Webster, 1920
Roosevelt and Cleveland Unite in Reform
Republican Theodore Roosevelt and Democratic Grover Cleveland reform without bloodshed.
Russo-Turkish War
During the Russo-Turkish War, the European powers prepare to divide the spoils with peace rumors.
Stampede to Find the Scapegoat
Nast depicts New York corruption - "Stop Thief!" - A stampede to find the scapegoat.
Carl Schurz Discredits Grant
Carl Schurz attempts to discredit President Grant over the sale of arms to France.
Schurz's Claims Consigned
Carl Schurz's claims consigned to the dustbin after the 1872 Election defeat.
Democratic Nominee Governor Horatio Seymour
A political cartoon of Horatio Seymour, an American politician. Seymour was governor from New York from…
Shandley and Tweed's Rehearsal
Nast depicts Shandley and Tweed rehearsing A Mid Summer Night's Dream where Shandley is Puck. Shandley…
Shepherd Rejected by Senate for Governor of DC
The Senate rejects Alexander Shepherd as Governor of the District of Columbia.
General Phil Sheridan's Wedding
"Captured at last (June 3, 1875)." The wedding of General Phil Sheridan.
Silver Bill Passage
Passage of the bland Silver Bill as Columbia abuses Uncle Sam for his doubtful financial policy.
Silver Dollar Dangers
The dangers of the silver dollar become apparent when it falls upon Murat Halstead as Colonel Watterson…
Sinking the Commissioners
Nast's shadows of forthcoming events predicted the sinking of the commissioners. Nast depicts New York…
