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[Political cartoon showing Van Buren racing on a hog; below is Democratic ticket of Van Buren and Johnson and Ohio Electors - 1836]

[Political cartoon showing Van Buren racing on a hog; below is Democra...

Photoprint of engraving. Appears to be a detail of broadside sheet reproduced in LC-USZ61-1654. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Pol... More

The Democratic funeral of 1848 - Political cartoon, public domain image

The Democratic funeral of 1848 - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Foreseeing political death for the Democrats in the election, the artist imagines a funeral of the party's standard-bearers with a procession of the faithful. Democratic senators (left to right) Sam Houston of ... More

Joseph E. Baker - How free ballot is protected!

Joseph E. Baker - How free ballot is protected!

The artist charges the Republicans with electoral corruption and extremism in their efforts to defeat Democratic presidential nominee George B. McClellan. Oblique reference is also made to Lincoln's supposed a... More

Scales, Honorable Alfred Moore, Rep of N.C. Presidential elector on Democratic ticket of Breckinridge and Lane, 1860 (General in CSA)

Scales, Honorable Alfred Moore, Rep of N.C. Presidential elector on De...

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Seymour and Blair - Public domain portrait print

Seymour and Blair - Public domain portrait print

Photograph of drawing shows Horotio Seymour and Francis Preston Blair, 1868 Democratic presidential and vice presidential candidates, half-length portrait, Seymour facing front, Blair facing left.

Delilah Randall betrays the democratic Samson / Gillam.

Delilah Randall betrays the democratic Samson / Gillam.

Illustration shows Samuel J. "Delilah" Randall sitting in a chair labeled "Protection", holding scissors labeled "41 Democrats" in one hand and hair labeled "Tariff Reform Bill" in the other, his feet are resti... More

"Speak out" N.Y. Herald - Public domain dedication image

"Speak out" N.Y. Herald - Public domain dedication image

President-elect Grover Cleveland holds a telephone receiver to his ear. Behind him on the wall is a portrait of President Chester A. Arthur captioned, "Pres. of U.S. till March 4, 1885." No copyright informati... More

Democratic platform and presidential nominees, Grover Cleveland, A.E. Stevenson

Democratic platform and presidential nominees, Grover Cleveland, A.E. ...

33064 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Beckerman, E. M., cop... More

Big three of House Judiciary. Washington D.C. The big guns of the House Judiciary Committee as they studied the President's request for increase in the membership of the Supreme Court, following the meeting of the Committee today. Left to right: Rep. U.S. Guyer of Kansas, ranking Republican Member of the Committee; Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, Democrat of Texas and Chairman of the Committee; and Rep. Emanuel Celler, of New York and ranking Democrat of the Committee

Big three of House Judiciary. Washington D.C. The big guns of the Hous...

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Senate 'Beau Brummel' meets gentlemen of the press. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator J. Ham Lewis, Democrat of Illinois and the Beau Brummel of the Senate, is always a good source for the news for the boys who cover Capitol Hill. The Senator is shown here with the newsmen as he was on his way to the joint session today

Senate 'Beau Brummel' meets gentlemen of the press. Washington, D.C., ...

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A hard game of "follow your leader" / Keppler.

A hard game of "follow your leader" / Keppler.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan leading a donkey labeled "Dem" loaded down with a platform, including bunting, labeled "Democratic Platform" and boxes labeled "Anti-expansion," "Anti-trust," and "Free... More

A hint to the Democratic platform makers / Keppler.

A hint to the Democratic platform makers / Keppler.

Illustration shows several men identified by last name "Hill, Jones, Olney, Clark, Bailey, Shepard, Watterson, [and] Lamont" carrying planks of lumber which are identified as Democratic policies from previous e... More

Urey Woodson, KY; N.E. Mack, Buffalo; Robt. Crain, Baltimore; Roger Sullivan, Chicago; E.O. Wood, Mich

Urey Woodson, KY; N.E. Mack, Buffalo; Robt. Crain, Baltimore; Roger Su...

Photo shows Urey Woodson, Roger Charles Sullivan, Norman Edward Mack, Edwin O. Wood, and Robert Crain at the Democratic Convention, Baltimore, Maryland, June 1912. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009).

Mrs. T.S. Taliaferro - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Mrs. T.S. Taliaferro - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Photograph shows Lucy Ramsay Taliaferro, wife of Thomas Seddon Taliaferro Jr., 1871 - 1953 who served as vice president for Wyoming for the Women's National Democratic League. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)

Republican & Democratic ball teams of House, 31026

Republican & Democratic ball teams of House, 31026

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. General information about the National Photo Company collection is available ... More

Wants dependant children cared for thru Social Security. Washington, D.C. June 8. Senator James P. Pope, Democrat of Idaho, has introduced a bill in the Senate to increase the Federal Government's contribution, through the Social Security Board, to care of dependent children from third the maintenance cost to one half. At present the government contributes half the cost of old age pensions and aid to the blind. The Pope proposal would bring the law with reference to dependent children in conformity to the provisions relating to other beneficiaries of the act. 6/8/37

Wants dependant children cared for thru Social Security. Washington, D...

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Running for Governor of Pennsylvania. Washington, D.C., March 23. Lt. Gov. Thomas Kennedy of Pennsylvania stopped of in Washington today to transact business of the United Mine Workers of which he is Sec. and Treas. Kennedy is running for Governor of his state on the Democratic ticket, 3/23/38

Running for Governor of Pennsylvania. Washington, D.C., March 23. Lt. ...

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TVA congressional investigators hold first meeting. Washington, D.C., April 27. With their membership now complete, The Joint Congressional Committee to investigate the Tennessee Valley Authority met today for the first time. They laid plans to round up their staff of lawyers, investigators, and clerks, some of whom will probably go south to do preliminary work. In the photo, left to right: (seated) Sen. Lynn Frazier, (R) North Dakota; Sen. Vic Donahey, (D) of Ohio, Chairman; Sen. James J. Davis, (R) Penna.; and Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins, (R) Ohio. Standing, left to right: Rep. Charles A. Wolverton, (R) New Jersey; Rep. William J. Driver, (D) Arkansas; Sen. H.H. Schwartz, (D) Wyoming; Rep. R. Ewing Thomason, (D) Texas; and Rep. James M. Mead, (D) New York, Co-Chairman, 42738

TVA congressional investigators hold first meeting. Washington, D.C., ...

A group of men in suits sitting around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. ... More

Rumored peace conference of Pennsylvania democratic factions fails to materialize. Washington, D.C., May 24. The reported peace conference between Pennsylvania's warring democratic factions scheduled for today turned out to be a meeting of John L. Lewis and CIO leaders with their defeated candidate Thomas A. Kennedy. While no statement was given out, it was reported that the discussion centered on future strategy of the democratic labor bloc which swung more than a million votes in the primary. Left to right Philip Murray, chairman of the C.I.O. steel organizing committee, John L. Lewis and thomas Kennedy, 5/24/38

Rumored peace conference of Pennsylvania democratic factions fails to ...

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Pennsylvania Solon. Washington, D.C., April 12. A new informal picture of Rep. Charles I. Faddis, democrat of Pennsylvania. 4-12- 39

Pennsylvania Solon. Washington, D.C., April 12. A new informal picture...

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Townsend bill plan dishonest sponsor tells house committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Rep. Harry Sheppard, left, democrat of California, today told the House Ways and Means Committee he was 'washed up' with the Townsend Old-Age Pension Organization because he did not believe it was functioning on an 'honest basis'. Sheppard, who introduced the Townsend Bill in the last session of Congress, urged approval of a new measure sponsored by the General Welfare Federation of America. He is pictured with Thomas E. Boorde, center, president of the General Welfare Federation, and Arthur L. Johnson, secretary of the organization, 2-2-39

Townsend bill plan dishonest sponsor tells house committee. Washington...

A black and white photo of three men sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, In... More

McNutt calls at White House. Washington, D.C., July 6. Paul McNutt, Governor General of the Philippines, arrives at the White House for a luncheon appointment with President Roosevelt. McNutt is an announced candidate for the 1940 democratic presidential nomination in the event President Roosevelt does not run

McNutt calls at White House. Washington, D.C., July 6. Paul McNutt, Go...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

Sen. Peter Goeley Gerry, Democrat of R.I., May 1940

Sen. Peter Goeley Gerry, Democrat of R.I., May 1940

A group of men sitting around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

McGovern/Shriver, '72 - Public domain portrait print

McGovern/Shriver, '72 - Public domain portrait print

Public domain photograph of politician, meeting, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Democratic Convention in N.Y.C. Gov. of Massachusetts. Michael Dukakes [i.e., Dukakis] / TOH.

Democratic Convention in N.Y.C. Gov. of Massachusetts. Michael Dukakes...

Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Dukakis speaking into a microphone. Title from contact sheet folder caption. U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet available for ... More

William R. King: democratic candidate for Vice President of the United States

William R. King: democratic candidate for Vice President of the United...

After a daguerreotype by Mathew B. Brady. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 7238

A serviceable garment--or reverie of a bachelor

A serviceable garment--or reverie of a bachelor

Democratic presidential candidate James Buchanan is depicted as a poor bachelor in his squalid quarters. Though indeed a confirmed bachelor, Buchanan in reality was hardly needy. After serving as American minis... More

This woman's place is in the house -- the House of Representatives! : Bella Abzug for Congress

This woman's place is in the house -- the House of Representatives! : ...

Poster showing head-and-shoulders portrait of Bella Abzug. Gift: Gary Yanker; 1975-1983.

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Printed matter; Business cards

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Printed matter; Business ca...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Printed matter; Business cards

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Printed matter; Business ca...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Printed matter; Business cards

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Printed matter; Business ca...

Public domain photograph of 19th-century vintage card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Joseph Holt Papers: Financial Papers, 1822-1894; Ledgers; Chilton & Reily, 1834-1837; Holt & Chilton, 1835-1840
The great footrace for the presidential purse (100,000 and picking) over the Union Course 1852

The great footrace for the presidential purse (100,000 and picking) ov...

Satire on the presidential election of 1852, showing Winfield Scott, Daniel Webster, and Franklin Pierce competing in a footrace before a crowd of onlookers for a $100,000 prize (the four-year salary for a pres... More

The political farce of 1876. American Civil War 1861-1865.

The political farce of 1876. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Print showing bust portraits of eight men, identified as, clockwise from top, Oliver P. Morton, James A. Garfield, George F. Hoar, William Strong, Joseph P. Bradley, Samuel F. Miller, George F. Edmunds, and Fre... More

National democratic republican nomination, US Democratic party

National democratic republican nomination, US Democratic party

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[Aaron Vanderpoel, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left, with side whiskers]

[Aaron Vanderpoel, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left, w...

Democratic Congressman from New York, 1833-1837, 1839-1841. Scratched on back of plate: 160; Judge Vanderpool. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920. (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Lib... More

The buffalo hunt - Drawing. Public domain image.

The buffalo hunt - Drawing. Public domain image.

An optimistic view of the presidential prospects of Martin Van Buren, nominated at the Free Soil Party's August 1848 convention in Buffalo, New York. Here Van Buren rides a buffalo and thumbs his nose as he se... More

The buck chase of 1856 - Political cartoon, public domain image

The buck chase of 1856 - Political cartoon, public domain image

Democratic candidate James Buchanan, as a buck deer, crosses the finish line of a racecourse ahead of competitors Millard Fillmore and John C. Fremont. Spectators cheer in the stands behind. Fillmore appears a... More

George Hunt - Democracy. 1832. 1864., Confederate States of America.

George Hunt - Democracy. 1832. 1864., Confederate States of America.

Two scenes contrast Democratic presidential candidate of 1832 Andrew Jackson and 1864 George B. McClellan. McClellan is portrayed as weak and conciliatory toward the South, whereas his earlier counterpart's st... More

The political mill - putting them into the hopper / A.B.F.

The political mill - putting them into the hopper / A.B.F.

Political cartoon shows Republican National Chairman Edwin D. Morgan putting favored candidate James G. Blaine, the winning candidate Rutherford B. Hayes, and Oliver P. Morton, Roscoe Conkling, Benjamin H. Bris... More

A new bull in the ring / F. Graetz.

A new bull in the ring / F. Graetz.

Print shows Chester A. Arthur riding the Republican elephant tossed high in the air in a "Political Arena", the elephant is patched with scandals labeled "Credit Mobilier, Collusion with Monopolies, Back Pay Gr... More

May the country be spared this pitiful sight! / Dalrymple.

May the country be spared this pitiful sight! / Dalrymple.

Print shows a group of Democrats, identified as "Hill, Murphy, Vest, Bland, Matthews, Morgan, Harris, Crisp, Tillman, Altgeld, Campbell, [and] Stevenson", some wear fezes, others are wearing turbans and other a... More

Gone crazy / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Gone crazy / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows an old man labeled "Silverite" riding on the Democratic Donkey labeled "Dem. Party", racing toward an "Abyss of Political Mania" with a policeman chasing him on horseback labeled "Sound Money Democr... More

Members of the NLRB Committee who listened to opening session today. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. Republican members of the Smith Committee Investigating the National Labor Relations Board today held a majority. Photo shows left to right: Rep. Charles Halleck, R., of Indiana, Chairman Howard Smith, of Virginia, and Rep. Harry N. Routzohn, R., of Ohio. Absent were Democratic members Arthur D. Healy of Massachusetts and Abe [...] of Utah

Members of the NLRB Committee who listened to opening session today. W...

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"I guess we'll keep this one" / Kep.

"I guess we'll keep this one" / Kep.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam picking a puppy labeled "Wilson" from a litter of puppies labeled "Foss, Baldwin, Harmon, [and] Dix"; the mother of the puppies is labeled "Democratic Party". Illus. in: Puck, v. 6... More

(L to R) Walsh, Bryan, Foss, O'Gorman, Pomerene

(L to R) Walsh, Bryan, Foss, O'Gorman, Pomerene

Photo shows William Jennings Bryan, Massachusetts Governor Eugene Foss, New York Senator James Aloysius O'Gorman, and Ohio Senator Atlee Pomerene outside the Baltimore Armory at the 1912 Democratic National Con... More

Tracks - Drawing. Public domain image.

Tracks - Drawing. Public domain image.

Leaving behind his sinking boat, Tammany boss Charles Murphy comes ashore at "Manhattan Island," dressed in hunting garb and carrying a rifle. He stares, distraught, at the sight of a trail of large footprints... More

Rose Winslow of New York; daughter of Polish miner and steel worker in Pennsylvania.  She worked in textile mills from the age of eleven to nineteen, until tuberculosis forced her to cease work altogether for two years.  She has done factory inspection and trade union organization for women in the Consumers' League and Women's Trade Union League. Spent last three years, when able to work, campaigning for women suffrage.  Took part in anti-Democratic campaign of California with Lucy Burns.  Spokeswoman in working women's deputation to President Wilson, February, 1914.

Rose Winslow of New York; daughter of Polish miner and steel worker in...

Title transcribed from item. Summary: Half-length portrait of Rose Winslow (born Ruza Wenclawska, Poland], wearing dark jumper and white blouse, with dark tam. Cropped version of the photograph published in The... More

Investigating presidential campaign expenses, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. The campaign expenses of the presidential candidates are being carefully scrutinized by this special Senate Committee of which Senator Augustine Longergan, Democrat, is chairman. In the photograph made at the first meeting of the committee today are left to right: (seated) Sen. Louis B. Swellenbach, Democrat of Washington, Senator Augustine Longergan, Connecticut, and Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat of Indiana. Standing, left to right, Walter Meyers, counsel to the committee, and Senator Lynn J. Frazier, Farmer-Labor from North Dakota

Investigating presidential campaign expenses, Washington, D.C., Sept. ...

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New Minister to Norway is luncheon guest of Democratic Committeewomen. Washington, D.C., April 26. Democratic National Committeewomen from many of the states played hosts at a luncheon today in honor of Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, newly appointed U.S. Minister to Norway. Mrs. Harriman (left) is shown with Mrs. Carroll Miller, sister of Senator Guffey of P[...] and Committeewoman from the Keystone state. Mrs. Miller acted as Toastmistress for the affair which was held at the Democratic Women's Club, 4/26/1937

New Minister to Norway is luncheon guest of Democratic Committeewomen....

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DEMOCRATIC VICTORY DINNER. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 4. WITH PRESIDENT AND MRS. ROOSEVELT AS HONORED GUESTS, THOUSANDS OF LOYAL DEMOCRATS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY SAT DOWN TO THE HUNDRED-DOLLAR-A-PLATE DINNER TONIGHT IN WASHINGTON TO CELEBRATE THE OVERWHELMING DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN LAST NOVEMBER'S ELECTIONS. ACTUALLY ONLY FIVE DOLLARS WENT FOR FOOD, THE OTHER NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS WAS STORED AWAY IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WAR CHEST. PRESIDENT AND MRS. ROOSEVELT ARE SHOWN WITH POSTMASTER GENERAL JAMES A. FARLEY, CHAIRMAN OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE

DEMOCRATIC VICTORY DINNER. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 4. WITH PRESIDENT AN...

A group of men in tuxedos standing around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee named as Congress nears close. Washington, D.C., June 16. As Congress sang its swan song today, Senate Majority Leader Alvin W. Barkley named the members of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Senator Prentiss M. Brown was the choice of Barkley for chairman. Left to right: Senator Carl A. Hatch, New Mexico; Senator James E. Murray, Montana; Senator Prentiss M. Brown, Michigan; Senator Theodore Green, Rhode Island and Senator Tom Connally, Texas, 61638

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee named as Congress nears close...

A group of men standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris & Ewing Collection is available at http://hdl.l... More

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. Men having a game of cards at the Lithuanian Democratic club

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. Men having a game of cards at the Lithuanian...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bill Sesler for Senator A voice for Pennsylvania, not an echo from Washington.

Bill Sesler for Senator A voice for Pennsylvania, not an echo from Was...

Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983. Public domain photograph of 20th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Democratic National Convention, Miami Beach, Fla., 3rd session Shirley Chisholm thanking delegates TOH

Democratic National Convention, Miami Beach, Fla., 3rd session Shirley...

Photograph shows Shirley Chisholm speaking at microphone. Title from contact sheet folder caption. Contact sheet available for reference purposes: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 26274, frame 20. Forms part of: U.S. News... More

Honorable James Buchanan, democratic candidate for the presidency, 1856 / lith. & pub. by Th. Rabuske, N.Y.

Honorable James Buchanan, democratic candidate for the presidency, 185...

James Buchanan, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Joseph Holt Papers: General Correspondence and Related Material, 1817-1894; 1863, Feb. 8-Mar. 16
Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Invitations, acceptances, and calling cards; 1871-1880
Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Invitations, acceptances, and calling cards; 1852 , 1857-1870
Joseph Holt Papers: Financial Papers, 1822-1894; Bills and receipts; 1878 (1 of 2)
Gideon Welles Papers: Correspondence, 1820-1878; 1846, July 6-1847, Mar
The political gymnasium. American Civil War 1861-1865.

The political gymnasium. American Civil War 1861-1865.

A general parody on the field of presidential candidates and their supporters in the 1860 campaign. At the far left stands Constitutional Union party vice presidential candidate Edward Everett, as a muscle man ... More

Polk in his extremity - Political cartoon, public domain image

Polk in his extremity - Political cartoon, public domain image

Henry Clay's easy ascent to the presidency here is in contrast to the serious difficulties experienced by his Democratic opponent James K. Polk. Clay has reached the top of a large pole and has the "Civic Crow... More

The great American tanner / Thomas Worth. sketch ; on stone by [John] Cameron.

The great American tanner / Thomas Worth. sketch ; on stone by [John] ...

An election-year cartoon invoking both Grant's humble beginnings as a tanner and his successful Civil War military career. Before the war Grant had worked in his family's leather goods establishment in Galena, ... More

Union / painted By T[ompkins] H. Matteson ; engraved by H[enry] S. Sadd.

Union / painted By T[ompkins] H. Matteson ; engraved by H[enry] S. Sad...

A symbolic group portrait eulogizing recent legislative efforts, notably the Compromise of 1850, to preserve the Union. The work is in some respects a memorial to the triumvirate of senior American legislators:... More

The Chicago platform and candidate, Confederate States of America.

The Chicago platform and candidate, Confederate States of America.

McClellan was branded a hypocrite by many critics who saw his public stance on the war issue as ambiguous and deceptive. Nominated because of his military record, he nevertheless ran on a peace platform, writte... More

Social qualities of our candidate, Political Cartoon

Social qualities of our candidate, Political Cartoon

Reports of his alcoholism haunted Democratic candidate Franklin Pierce during the 1852 campaign. The matter is taken up here with mocking reference to the Maine Liquor Law of 1851, a landmark prohibition measur... More

James Buchanan: Democratic candidate for fifteenth President of the United States

James Buchanan: Democratic candidate for fifteenth President of the Un...

Print shows James Buchanan, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right. Inscribed in ink at bottom: 444 Deposited in Clerk's Office So. Dist. N.Y. Aug 2, 1856. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / c... More

"Uncle Sam" making new arrangements, Political Cartoon

"Uncle Sam" making new arrangements, Political Cartoon

Probably issued late in the campaign, the print seems to express the growing confidence among Republicans in the election of their candidate Abraham Lincoln. It may also be that like "The National Game" (no. 18... More

A contested seat, US Democratic party

A contested seat, US Democratic party

The artist anticipates a Whig victory in the 1852 presidential contest. The scene takes place in an interior, carpeted or tiled with a grid-and-star pattern. At left, Whig candidate Winfield Scott, in military ... More

Honorable John C. Breckinridge: of Kentucky, national democratic candidate for sixteenth president of the United States

Honorable John C. Breckinridge: of Kentucky, national democratic candi...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 3155

Grand National Democratic banner, US Democratic party

Grand National Democratic banner, US Democratic party

Print shows a campaign banner for Democratic candidates Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas A. Hendricks, almost identical to Currier & Ives's "Grand National Republican Banner" (no. 1876-1.) The Tilden-Hendricks banne... More

The rebound of the ball - Public domain book illustration

The rebound of the ball - Public domain book illustration

A satire on the Democrats' defeat in the fall New York state elections, here viewed as a referendum on Van Buren's independent treasury, or "Sub-treasury" system. A large ball labeled "Sub Treasury" is pushed d... More

The death of locofocoism - Political cartoon, public domain image

The death of locofocoism - Political cartoon, public domain image

In his satire Johnston celebrates the defeat of "Loco Foco," i.e., radical Democratic interests, in the presidential election of 1840. The "Loco Focos" were the largely working-class constituency who supported... More

North Bend game cock - Political cartoon, public domain image

North Bend game cock - Political cartoon, public domain image

A Whig campaign print glorifying presidential candidate William Henry Harrison. The title derives from the candidate's farm on the North Bend of the Ohio River. The game cock has a dual significance: as an all... More

Matty meeting the Texas question, Political Cartoon

Matty meeting the Texas question, Political Cartoon

A satire on the Democrats' approach to the delicate question of the annexation of Texas. In marked contrast to his portrayal of the issue as a beautiful woman in "Virtuous Harry" (no. 1844-27), the artist here ... More

The end of the republican party After "The Destruction of Jerusalem" by Kaulbach.

The end of the republican party After "The Destruction of Jerusalem" b...

After a large painting by Wilhelm von Kaulbach showing the "destruction of Jerusalem", this print shows the demise of the Republican Party with various Republicans, Mugwumps, Democrats, and allegorical figures,... More

Making the most of it / Gillam.

Making the most of it / Gillam.

Illustration shows a man labeled "Hill" holding a large magnifying glass labeled "Democratic Presss Magnifier" between a donkey with blinders labeled "N.Y. Democracy" and a tiny shock of hay labeled "Cleveland'... More

[He won't let go.  A cleverer crow than the bird of Aesop's fable]

[He won't let go. A cleverer crow than the bird of Aesop's fable]

A fox labeled "Eastern Democrat" looks up at a crow, William Jennings Bryan, perched on a branch of a tree identified as "Denver Convention" holding a piece of cheese in his beak, marked "Nomination." No copyri... More

Wilson notification - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Wilson notification - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows President Woodrow Wilson at Shadow Lawn near Long Branch, New Jersey, where he was notified that the Democratic Party nominated him to be their candidate for reelection to the Presidency in the... More

Miss Margaretta Van Rensellaer Schuyler, of Portland, Me., has been assigned to Wyoming as a preliminary worker in the Woman's Party campaign against President Wilson and national Democratic candidates.  She has worked as a reporter on the Portland Express, and recently acted as secretary to Mrs. August Belmont.

Miss Margaretta Van Rensellaer Schuyler, of Portland, Me., has been as...

Title transcribed from item. Summary: Head-and-shoulders portrait of Margaretta Van Rensellaer Schuyler, wearing straw hat, checked jacket, and white collared shirt. Schuyler was secretary to Alva Belmont (1853-1933).

In last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herring, left, Democrat of Michigan and Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee which began hearings today on profit sharing plans, holds a last minute with a republican member of the committee, Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg of Michigan

In last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herrin...

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A. Scott Bullitt, George Grantham Bain Collection

A. Scott Bullitt, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows politician Alexander Scott Bullitt (1877-1932), a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator from Washington in 1926 and Democratic candidate for Governor of Washington in 1928. (Source: Flickr Comm... More

Big four of democratic party visit their chief. Washington D.C. July 20. Four of the bigger shots of the Democratic Party were invited today to a conference given by President Roosevelt. Although denials were made it was believed that the conference was to be made in connection with the appointment of the new Majority Leader of the Senate, a post left vacant by the death of Senator Joe Robinson of Arkansas. Among four, there were the only two apposing candidates, namely Sen. Pat Harrison of Mississippi and Sen. Alben W. Barkley, and Key Pittman. 72037

Big four of democratic party visit their chief. Washington D.C. July 2...

A group of men standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gene... More

May get TVA post. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. President Roosevelt has indicated he will nominate Senator James P. Pope of Idaho, as a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority. A Democrat, Pope was unseated in Idaho's Democratic Primary last summer, 12/28/38

May get TVA post. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. President Roosevelt has i...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Townsend bill plan dishonest sponsor tells house committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Rep. Harry Sheppard, left, democrat of California, today told the House Ways and Means Committee he was 'washed up' with the Townsend Old-Age Pension Organization because he did not believe it was functioning on an 'honest basis'. Sheppard, who introduced the Townsend Bill in the last session of Congress, urged approval of a new measure sponsored by the General Welfare Federation of America. He is pictured with Thomas E. Boorde, center, president of the General Welfare Federation, and Arthur L. Johnson, secretary of the organization, 2-2-39

Townsend bill plan dishonest sponsor tells house committee. Washington...

A black and white photo of three men sitting at a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arkansas Senator. Washington, D.C., March 2. A new informal picture of Senator John E. Miller, democrat of Arkansas, 3-2- 39

Arkansas Senator. Washington, D.C., March 2. A new informal picture of...

A black and white photo of two men sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Invitations, acceptances, and calling cards; 1871-1880
Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Invitations, acceptances, and calling cards; 1852 , 1857-1870
Martin Van Buren Papers: Series 2, General Correspondence, 1787-1868; 1835; 1835, July 7 - Dec. 31
[William Jennings Bryan, Democratic party presidential candidate, three-quarter length view standing on stage next to American flag]

[William Jennings Bryan, Democratic party presidential candidate, thre...

Public domain photograph of politician, meeting, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Political race course - Union Track - fall races 1836

Political race course - Union Track - fall races 1836

A figurative portrayal -- clearly sympathetic to the Whig party -- of the 1836 presidential election contest as a horse race between four candidates. The four are identified in the legend as (left to right): "O... More

[William Jennings Bryan, full-length view with arms spread, standing next to flag drapped table on stage; men seated in the background, during 1908 Democratic National Convention]

[William Jennings Bryan, full-length view with arms spread, standing n...

No. S104428. Photo published during the 1920 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, California.

Grand National Republican banner, US Democratic party

Grand National Republican banner, US Democratic party

Print shows a campaign banner for the 1876 Republican presidential ticket. Bust portraits of Ohio governor Rutherford B. Hayes and William A. Wheeler are framed with laurel wreaths. Above them hang swags of dra... More

Polk in his extremity - Public domain dedication image

Polk in his extremity - Public domain dedication image

Henry Clay's easy ascent to the presidency here is in contrast to the serious difficulties experienced by his Democratic opponent James K. Polk. Clay has reached the top of a large pole and has the "Civic Crow... More

National Democratic Republican nomination / lith. of Endicott, 152 Fulton St., New York.

National Democratic Republican nomination / lith. of Endicott, 152 Ful...

A campaign broadside for Democratic candidates Martin Van Buren and Richard Johnson, produced for the presidential election of 1840. It is illustrated with: 1) a vignette of the American eagle in a halo of star... More

Our home defenders, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Our home defenders, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Republican Party presidential campaign poster shows head-and-shoulder portraits of William McKinley holding U.S. flag and standing on the gold coin of "sound money," held up by a group of men in front of the sh... More

Honest Abe taking them on the half shell

Honest Abe taking them on the half shell

A pro-Lincoln satire. The Republican candidate ponders the miniature figures of northern and southern Democratic nominees Stephen A. Douglas (left) and John C. Breckinridge (right) which he holds before him on ... More

Inklings of travel, up Salt River

Inklings of travel, up Salt River

A broad satire, ridiculing all of the candidates in the 1848 presidential campaign. Swimming up "Salt River" and pulling the "Salt River Barge" is fox Martin van Buren. Seated in the barge are (left to right):... More

James Buchanan: Democratic candidate for fifteenth President of the United States

James Buchanan: Democratic candidate for fifteenth President of the Un...

Public domain photograph of male portrait print, engraving, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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