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In the cartoon, Nast (1840-1902) was voicing his view that the Copperhead press had dishonored the legacy of Lincoln’s administration. Historians note that Andrew Jackson, the founder of the ...

Here's how each symbol came to be associated with the Democratic and Republican parties: Origins: The donkey first became associated with the Democratic Party during Andrew Jackson's presidential ...

The Tennessee State Library & Archives will host a free workshop, "Andrew Jackson ... photograph of Jackson, personal letters, original maps from the War of 1812, political cartoons, campaign ...

(CBS News) Did you ever wonder about just what was behind two famous party animals? The donkey was first associated with Democrat Andrew Jackson's ... in his newspaper cartoons, helping to ...