The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of historical events and the work of political cartoonists, particularly Thomas Nast.The Donkey as a ...

Politicians and parties may flip-flop but for more than 100 years, the political iconography of the Democratic donkey and the Republican elephant has remained unchanged ...

June 15 editorial cartoons Cartoons Sunday's political cartoons include FEMA folding, a Father's Day card for Elon Musk, and new lyrics to the "Marines' Hymn" 5 worm-ridden cartoons about RFK.

White House as a Symbol. Library of Congress Popular & Applied Graphic Art Curator Sara Duke discussed the historical symbolism of the White House in political cartoons.

By combining visual details with textual cues, political cartoons deliver complex messages in a format that is both engaging and thought-provoking, encouraging readers to explore the layers of meaning ...

It’s easy to recognize these political symbols. | id-work/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images (donkey and elephant); Justin Dodd/Mental Floss (question mark) It all started with an insult. During ...

Arts & Entertainments Six political cartoons that sum up the presidential debate. Editorial cartoonists lampooned both Biden and Trump while capturing Thursday’s tough-to-watch political spectacle.

The cartoon at left — from Jan. 1, 1881 — not only depicted Santa but also made a political point. Note the military-style backpack and the dress sword he’s wearing. The government was ...

The symbols tied to the Republican and Democratic parties (the elephant and donkey) have actually been around for more than 100 years.

He talking about a political cartoon drawing by the Buffalo News. It shows President Biden uncertain in his actions as the death toll continues to rise in the war in Gaza. So, I met him at the ...