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The Greatest of American Intimidators Cartoon

Description:

With this cartoon, Thomas Nast illustrated that a politics of substance and meaning had been replaced by the rule of the “practical politician,” confusing gullible black and Irish voters alike.

Creator:

Thomas Nast for Harper's Weekly

Creation Date:

November 7, 1885

Collection Title:

Harper's Weekly

Collection Number:

051 H236, 1885

Image Number:

nov 7, 1885