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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
A Campaign Reminiscence
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

A Campaign Reminiscence

Artifact ID1969.80.1329
Object Type Cartoon Clipping
Artist (United States, 1862 - 1926)
Date ca. November 1888
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/8 in x W 13 1/8 in (25.7 cm x 33.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCartoon removed from November 10, 1888 Judge magazine. Anti-Democratic cartoon. Frame 1: A man (“Democratic Orator”) speaks to a crowd which includes a man in a suit with a top hat and cigar, a man in a military uniform, and a man wearing clergyman clothing. In the crowd, someone holds a sign (“Cleveland & Thurman & Spoils.”). The orator says, “What does the Republican party, the low-lived adherents of which are assembled in yonder hall across the street, what does that offer you for your vote? What? Why, f-r-e-e W-h-i-s-k-e-y! And now-”. Frame 2: The large crowd tries to move through the door at once to get into a room (“Republican Rally. Harrison & Mort… Protection”). Additional text at lower center: “(Fifty seconds after the aforesaid speech.) This represents the door leading to the room in which the adherents are assembled. The confused mass in door-way represents the Democratic meeting, which has come en masse to investigate the truth of the ‘Free Whiskey’ offer.”. Caption: "A campaign reminiscence.". Artist signature lower right: “Hamilton”.
Historical NoteIn 1888, Republican Benjamin Harrison ran for president against incumbent Democrat Grover Cleveland. One of the largest issues in the election was the McKinley tariff, which was supported by Republicans because it protected American industries and opposed by Democrats because it led to high prices. Cleveland won the popular vote, but Harrison won the electoral college.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Collection in 1969.
Credit LineGift of Mr. Ralph E. Becker
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Person Referenced Grover Cleveland (United States, 1837 - 1908)
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