Sujet
Critical commentary on the press' treatment of Andrew Jackson
Légende
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
Crédit
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Notre référence
ARP18A15_248
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
60,0Mo (4,6Mo) / 41,4cm x 36,3cm / 4888 x 4291 (300dpi)