Policeman Lincoln Orders McClellan Off the Capitol Grounds

Policeman Lincoln Orders McClellan Off the Capitol Grounds


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Title: Policeman Lincoln Orders McClellan Off the Capitol Grounds

Year: 1864

Creator: National Union Party Cartoon

Description: President Lincoln, running for reelection, is depicted as a police officer with a bully stick ordering his rivals away from the Capitol. Democratic presidential candidate George McClellan is dressed as an organ grinder, and vice presidential candidate, George H. Pendleton is dressed as a monkey.