The old bull dog on the right track

The old bull dog on the right track An election year cartoon measuring McClellan’s military failures against the recent successes of his successor, Ulysses S. Grant. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s Classroom

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Uncle Sam’s Menagerie

Uncle Sam’s Menagerie Issued in the wake of Lincoln’s assassination in April 1865, the print conveys some of the Northern hostility toward the conspirators. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s Classroom

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Victory and Death; Our Martyred President

Victory and Death; Our Martyred President This bittersweet cartoon by Thomas Nast mourns the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s Classroom

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An Anxious Mamma and a Fractious Child

An Anxious Mamma and a Fractious Child In a rare pro-Democrat cartoon presidential aspirant George Brinton McClellan is portrayed as the intermediary between Lincoln and Davis. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s Classroom

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Black Draught

Black Draught The political prescriptions of the Republican presidential ticket on slavery are presented as deadly for the nation. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s Classroom

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John Bull-ied

John Bull-ied This cartoon presents a southern view of Union efforts to stop British shipbuilding for the Confederate Navy. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s Classroom

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The irrepressible confict Or the Republican barge in danger

The irrepressible confict Or the Republican barge in danger The cartoon reflects the considerable bitterness among NY Republicans at their failure to nominate senator Seward for president. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s Classroom

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Storming the Castle

Storming the Castle During the 1860 election campaign the “Wide Awakes” appeared in cities throughout the North. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s Classroom

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The Political Gymnasium

The Political Gymnasium “You must do as I did Geeley, get somebody to give you a boost. I’m sure I never could have got up here by my own efforts.” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s Classroom

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