The Political Cartoons ClipArt gallery offers 311 political cartoons from American history. Many of the cartoons are by Thomas Nast.
Southern Republic Built from the Ruins
A political cartoon of the Southern states being built from the ruins after the Civil War.
Anti-Spanish Cartoon Following Massacre of Filibusters
Anti-Spanish cartoon following the massacre of filibusters on board the Virginius. "If he can't respect…
Specie Resumption Act of 1875
Criticism for opponents of the 1875 Specie Resumption Act. "The lost traveller condemning the Post which…
Charles Sumner Accuses Grant of Nepotism
Charles Sumner accuses President Grant of nepotism in the "Battle-cry of Sumner."
Sumner and African Americans
The Liberal Republican Party - Will Robinson Crusoe (Sumner) forsake his man Friday (the African Americans)?
Sumner's Denunciation of President Grant
Charles Sumner's denunciation of President Grant's fall flat on the Republican Party.
Peter "Brains" Sweeny Retires from Public Life
The defeat of the Tammany Ring. The political suicide of Peter "Brains" Sweeny and his retirement from…
Tammany Excise Law
Nast depicts New York corruption under Tammany Hall Ring. Nast's shadows of forthcoming events predicted…
Tammany Hall's Blow Over
The defeat of the Tammany Ring. "Something that did blow over on November 7, 1871."
Tammany Ring as Vultures
Nast depicts New York corruption with the Tammany Ring as vultures waiting for the storm to blow over.…
Justice Against Tammany Ring
The defeat of the Tammany Ring. The next step: justice against the criminals - "What the people must…
Tammany Ring Questions
The first great question posed to the Tammany Ring is "Who is Incersoll's CO?"
Tammany Ring Questions
The second great question posed to the Tammany Ring is "Who stole the People's money?"
Tariff Reforms mean Hunger for Workers
During the 1880 Presidential Elections, the Democratic call for tariff reform means hunger for workers.
Thanksgiving European Style
Thanksgiving European Style. The powers waiting to divide the Turkey, which Russia is still pursuing.
Thurman Finds Greenbacks Growing
Allen Thurman "Hard Money" finds that the Greenback faction is growing with the depiction of a rag-baby…
Tilden's Bribe for Presidency Uncovered
Samuel Tilden's attempt to bribe his way to the Presidency is uncovered by the New York Tribune where…
France is Tranquil
"A cartoon, with Napoleon III's favorite phrase as its text, which appeared in Harper's Magazine."—Webster,…
Tweed and Erie Rings Playing Blindman's Bluff
Tweed and Erie Rings playing Blindman's Bluff with Justice. "How long will the game last?"
William Tweed as Giant Thief
William Tweed is beyond the reach of the law - the dwarf and the giant thief.
Tweed as the Brains at the New York Convention
Nast depicts New York corruption as Tweed is "the brains" at the New York state convention. This is…
Boss Tweed Holds Reins of Democratic Party
Nast depicts New York Corruption with Boss Tweed holding onto the reins of the Democratic Party prior…
Tweed Masks His Corruptive Actions
Nast shows New York corruption as Tweed attempts to mask his action through handouts to the poor as…
Tweed Mocks Supreme Court
Tweed makes the Supreme Court into a mummy. Tammany Tweedledee: "She is going to punish us." Canal Tweedledum:…
Tweed Released After 1 Year In Jail
Boss Tweed released from prison after one year. "The upright bench, which is above criticism."
Tweed Ring Ticket for 1872
Nast depicts New York corruption with Tweed Ring's national ticket and cabinet for the election of 1872.
Senator Tweed in a New Role
Senator Tweed from the New York Legislature is urged to reform in a Hamlet political cartoon where he…
Tweed-le-dee and Tilden-dum
The cartoon that captured Tweed. Reform Tweed: "If all the people want is to have somebody arrested,…
Uncle Sam
"I believe he'd sell the steelyards that Jestice weighs things in, if he could git a few cents…
Uncle Sam Fleeing
Uncle Sam is shown fleeing while the bottom has dropped out of the policy chair, as Nast is shown as…
Up To Father
A political cartoon describing civilian answers to the new war cry during World War I. This cartoon…
Voorhees Handles British Lion
Senator Voorhees handles the British Lion with his Irish-American speech.
Vouchers Stolen from Connolly's Office
Nast depicts New York corruption with the vouchers stolen from Connolly's office which is "too thin"…
A Wasp on a Frolic
A caricature celebrating the victory of the USS Wasp over the HMS Frolic and the accompanying…
Auditor Watson's Death and Suspicions on Broadway Works Project
Nast shows New York corruption with Auditor Watson's Death and suspicions on Broadway Works project.…
Watterson Softened on Disputed Election
Henry Watterson (Louisville Courier-Journal Editor) softened on disputed election by the birth of his…
Watterson's Call for Peaceful March
Cold water poured on Henry Watterson's call for peaceful march on Washington. "Fire and water make vapor…
Weaver and Greenbacks Ignored
J. B. Weaver of the Greenback Party is ignored by Speaker Randall and the Congress.
Weaver and Greenbacks Recognized
Greenback the Weaver in delight at being recognized by Speaker Randall and Congress.
What Nicholas Heard in the Shell
"A cartoon by Sir John Tenniel which appeared in the English journal Punch for June 10, 1854. The tsar…
White House Turned Upside Down
Potter designs a jar with the White House turned upside down and the United Mexico of America at the…