Title
Critical commentary on the press' treatment of Andrew Jackson
Caption
Caucus curs in full yell, or a war whoop, to saddle on the people, a pappoose president' 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 William Crawford and his powerful supporter Martin Van Buren. Jackson, in military uniform, stands amid a pack of snarling dogs labelled with the names of various critical newspapers.
Date
1824
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A15_248
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (4,6Mb) / 16,3in x 14,3in / 4888 x 4291 (300dpi)