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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

Union / Strong, N.Y., US Democratic party

Union / Strong, N.Y., US Democratic party

An extremely large, color campaign poster for Democratic nominee Zachary Taylor. The victorious Mexican War general is shown mounted on a white charger. He holds a wide-brimmed straw hat. Above his head, in a b... More

"$30 every Thursday" pension plan out as President discusses political situation with California candidates. Washington, D.C., Sept. 27. Sheridan Downey, who defeated Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, and other victors in the recent California Democratic Primary, were at the White House today to discuss the political situation with President Roosevelt. They admitted they did not discuss the "$30 every Thursday" pension plan with the Chief Executive. Pictured, left to right: Ellis E. Patterson, nominee for Lieut. Governor; Colbert L. Olson, Nominee for Governor; and Sheridan Downey, nominee for the Senate, 9/27/38

"$30 every Thursday" pension plan out as President discusses political...

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

Ickes denies wire tapping by his investigators. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. Secretary of the Interior Ickes denied before the Senate Public Lands Committee that this department investigators had tapped telephone wires of any Senator or Representative. Ickes, testifying on behalf of Ebert K. Burlew, nominee for Asst. Sec. of the Interior, was questioned by Sen. Key Pittman of Nevada in regard to "rumors" of a secret investigation of an unidentified Congressman. "It is not true, and it has never been true as far as I know" Ickes said. Shown after the battle are, left to right: Sen. Alva Adams, Colo., Chairman of the Committee; Secretary Ickes; Burley; and Senator Key Pittman, 1/11/38

Ickes denies wire tapping by his investigators. Washington, D.C., Jan....

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

General F.P. Blair, Democratic nominee for Vice-President of the United States / photographed by Brady. Electioneering at the South / sketched by W.L. Sheppard.

General F.P. Blair, Democratic nominee for Vice-President of the Unite...

Two illustrations: head-and-shoulders portrait of Gen. Frank P. Blair, facing right; and political meeting of African Americans outdoors. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 12, no. 604 (1868 July 25), p. 468.

The fish question settled - Public domain print

The fish question settled - Public domain print

A facetious, and somewhat racist, look at public opinion surrounding the controversy over American fishing rights in British-controlled waters off North America. (See also "John Bull's Fish Monopoly," no. 1852-... More

Forcing slavery down the throat of a freesoiler

Forcing slavery down the throat of a freesoiler

The artist lays on the Democrats the major blame for violence perpetrated against antislavery settlers in Kansas in the wake of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Here a bearded "freesoiler" has been bound to the "Democr... More

Caucus curs in full yell, or a war whoop, to saddle on the people, a pappoose president James Akin, Aquafortis

Caucus curs in full yell, or a war whoop, to saddle on the people, a p...

A critical commentary on the press's treatment of Andrew Jackson, and on the practice of nominating candidates by caucus during the presidential race of 1824. The cartoon pointedly attacks Republican nominee Wi... More

Nominee for Assistant Attorney General questioned by senate committee. Washington, D.C., March 11. Thurman Arnold, nominee for Assistant Attorney General to succeed Robert H. Jackson, pictured as he was questioned by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee this morning. He declared before the committee that he wanted to "break up monopoly" but believed the anti-trust laws were imperfect. After a short session the committee approved the nomination of Arnold with the understanding that the right to oppose confirmation on the Senate floor would be reserved for Senators Borah and Burke, 3/11/38

Nominee for Assistant Attorney General questioned by senate committee....

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

The national game. Three "outs" and one "run"

The national game. Three "outs" and one "run"

A pro-Lincoln satire, deposited for copyright weeks before the 1860 presidential election. The contest is portrayed as a baseball game in which Lincoln has defeated (left to right) John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas... More

Michigan senator congratulated on 55th birthday. Washington, D.C., March 22. Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg, who is being prominently mentioned as the Republican Presidential Nominee in 1940, is pictured receiving the congratulations on his 55th birthday today from fellow Republicans in the Senate. The Senator said he planned no special celebration for the occasion. Left to right: Senators John G. Townsend, Jr., of Delaware, Vandenberg Wallace H. White Jr., or Main and Robert A. Taft.

Michigan senator congratulated on 55th birthday. Washington, D.C., Mar...

A black and white photo of a group of men shaking hands. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The national game. Three "outs" and one "run"

The national game. Three "outs" and one "run"

A pro-Lincoln satire, deposited for copyright weeks before the 1860 presidential election. The contest is portrayed as a baseball game in which Lincoln has defeated (left to right) John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas... More

Woodrow Wilson, Democratic nominee for President, after his speech of acceptance delivered at Sea Girt, N.J.

Woodrow Wilson, Democratic nominee for President, after his speech of ...

Woodrow Wilson shaking hands. Public domain photograph of New Jersey, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

At Jefferson Day dinner. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War during the Wilson administration and a Democratic presidential nominee this year, stops to chat with Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, (left) and Mrs. Hugh Wallace, wife of former American Ambassador to France, at the Democratic Jefferson Day Dinnerat the Willard Hotel in Washington. 4/13/32

At Jefferson Day dinner. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War during the ...

A black and white photo of a group of people. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Benjamin Fitzpatrick, half-length portrait, slightly to left]

[Benjamin Fitzpatrick, half-length portrait, slightly to left]

Democratic Senator from Alabama, 1848-1861; Governor, 1842-1846; Vice-Presidential nominee, 1860. Scratched on face of plate: 208; Sen. Fitzpatrick. Scratched on back of plate: 243. Transfer; U.S. War College; ... More

"$30 every Thursday" pension plan out as President discusses political situation with California candidates. Washington, D.C., Sept. 27. Sheridan Downey, who defeated Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, and other victors in the recent California Democratic Primary, were at the White House today to discuss the political situation with President Roosevelt. They admitted they did not discuss the "$30 every Thursday" pension plan with the Chief Executive. Pictured, left to right: Ellis E. Patterson, nominee for Lieut. Governor; Colbert L. Olson, Nominee for Governor; and Sheridan Downey, nominee for the Senate, 92738

"$30 every Thursday" pension plan out as President discusses political...

A black and white photo of three men in suits, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. G... More

Nominee for Assistant Attorney General questioned by senate committee. Washington, D.C., March 11. Thurman Arnold, nominee for Assistant Attorney General to succeed Robert H. Jackson, pictured as he was questioned by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee this morning. He declared before the committee that he wanted to "break up monopoly" but believed the anti-trust laws were imperfect. After a short session the committee approved the nomination of Arnold with the understanding that the right to oppose confirmation on the Senate floor would be reserved for Senators Borah and Burke, 31138

Nominee for Assistant Attorney General questioned by senate committee....

A group of men 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. General i... More

Trouble in the Spartan ranks. Old Durham in the field

Trouble in the Spartan ranks. Old Durham in the field

A complex and somewhat obscure satire celebrating the defeat of Dorrite Democrats in the Rhode Island state elections of spring 1843. The canvass was held the year following the successful suppression of the Do... More

Caucus curs in full yell, or a war whoop, to saddle on the people, a pappoose president James Akin, Aquafortis

Caucus curs in full yell, or a war whoop, to saddle on the people, a p...

A critical commentary on the press's treatment of Andrew Jackson, and on the practice of nominating candidates by caucus during the presidential race of 1824. The cartoon pointedly attacks Republican nominee Wi... More

At Jefferson Day dinner. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War during the Wilson administration and a Democratic presidential nominee this year, stops to chat with Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, (left) and Mrs. Hugh Wallace, wife of former American Ambassador to France, at the Democratic Jefferson Day Dinnerat the Willard Hotel in Washington. 41332

At Jefferson Day dinner. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War during the ...

A black and white photo of a group of people, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General informa... More

Frankfurter and counsel. Washington, D.C., Jan. 13. Dean Acheson, counsel for Felix Frankfurter, Supreme Court Nominee, pictured with his client leaving the Capitol after the Harvard professor was questioned by the Senate Commerce Committee, 1/13/39

Frankfurter and counsel. Washington, D.C., Jan. 13. Dean Acheson, coun...

A black and white photo of two men in suits and hats. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The national game. Three "outs" and one "run"

The national game. Three "outs" and one "run"

A pro-Lincoln satire, deposited for copyright weeks before the 1860 presidential election. The contest is portrayed as a baseball game in which Lincoln has defeated (left to right) John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas... More

Treeing coons - Political cartoon, public domain image

Treeing coons - Political cartoon, public domain image

One of the few satires sympathetic to the Democrats to appear during the 1844 presidential contest. Democratic presidential nominee James Polk is portrayed as a buckskinned hunter who has treed "coons" Henry Cl... More

Montana Senator stands good chance of becoming Democratic presidential nominee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Political experts in the Capital say Senator Burton K. Wheeler, of Montana, is certainly not to be overlooked for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination should President Roosevelt decide not to seek a third term. This is a new picture of Senator Wheeler made in his office at the Capitol today

Montana Senator stands good chance of becoming Democratic presidential...

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

C.A. Pugsley, George Grantham Bain Collection

C.A. Pugsley, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows Chester DeWitt Pugsley (1887-1973) who was a lawyer, philanthropist, and Democratic congressional nominee from Peekskill, NY. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2018) Title from data provided by ... More

[Benjamin Fitzpatrick, half-length portrait, slightly to left]

[Benjamin Fitzpatrick, half-length portrait, slightly to left]

Democratic Senator from Alabama, 1848-1861; Governor, 1842-1846; Vice-Presidential nominee, 1860. Scratched on face of plate: 208; Sen. Fitzpatrick. Scratched on back of plate: 243. Transfer; U.S. War College; ... More

William J. Bryan, Democratic nominee for president 1908

William J. Bryan, Democratic nominee for president 1908

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Prince, George, copyright claimant. Allied Printin... More

C.A. Pugsley, George Grantham Bain Collection

C.A. Pugsley, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows Chester DeWitt Pugsley (1887-1973) who was a lawyer, philanthropist, and Democratic congressional nominee from Peekskill, NY. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2018) Title from data provided by ... More

Court nominee before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof. Felix Frankfurter today responded freely to questions put to him by members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee which is considering his nomination to the Supreme Court. He was later approved by the committee, 1/12/39

Court nominee before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof...

A man in a suit sitting at a desk with a microphone. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Whispered advice from counsel. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof. Felix Frankfurter, Supreme Court Nominee, gets a bit of whispered advice from his counsel Dean Acheson, left, just before taking the stand today before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to answer questions as to his fitness for the High Tribunal, 1/12/39

Whispered advice from counsel. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof. Felix ...

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

Grand, national, democratic banner. Press onward / lith. & pub. by N. Currier.

Grand, national, democratic banner. Press onward / lith. & pub. by N. ...

Print shows a campaign banner for Democratic candidates in the presidential election of 1848, Lewis Cass and running mate vice presidential nominee William O. Butler. The banner is very similar to Currier's 184... More