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The Elephant and The Donkey

Today In History with The Retrospectors

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Intro

This chapter delves into a pivotal moment in political history from November 7th, 1874, centering on Thomas Nast's influential cartoon that established the elephant as a symbol of the Republican Party. The discussion reveals the chaotic imagery and symbolism of the cartoon while examining its impact on public perception during Ulysses S. Grant's presidency.

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