Republican Party Collection (page 24)

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION, 1854. The first Republican convention, held outdoors at Jackson, Michigan, on 6 July 1854. Contemporary American line engraving

SARAH BUSH LINCOLN (c1785-1869). Stepmother of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln at age 76. Wood engraving

MARY TODD LINCOLN (1818-1882). Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. Steel engraving, American, mid 19th century

LINCOLNs INAUGURATION. The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as the Sixteenth President of the United States, at Washington, D.C. on 4 March 1861. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington, D.C. 14 April 1865. Contemporary wood engraving

DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. The Death of President Abraham Lincoln. Steel engraving by Alexander Hay Ritchie, 1875

JOHN C. FREMONT (1813-1890). American soldier and explorer. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

OLIVER MORTON (1823-1877). Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton. American politician and Governor of Indiana. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

ABRAHAM LINCOLN STATUE. By Vinnie Ream Hoxie in Rotunda of U. S. Capitol
ABRAHAM LINCOLN STATUE. By Vinnie Ream Hoxie in Rotunda of U.S. Capitol

ABRAHAM LINCOLN STATUE. Bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln by Daniel Chester French, at the Capitol Building, Lincoln, Nebraska

SPACE: APOLLO 11. President Richard M. Nixon applauds astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Buzz Aldrin in the quarantine trailer, 1969

OFFICE SEEKERS 1885. An 1885 American cartoon by Frank Beard showing both Democratic and Republican office seekers anxious to reach the promised land of Washington, D.C

LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. Broadside issued by the War Department on 20 April 1865, offering rewards for the apprehension of John Wilkes Booth and his fellow conspirators

JAMES BLAINE CARTOON, 1884. An 1884 cartoon by Grant Hamilton showing James G. Blaine trying to lure strayed mugwumps back into the Republican party fold

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"The Republican Party: A Journey Through History and Politics" From its birthplace in Ripon, Wisconsin, the Republican Party has played a significant role in shaping American politics. Throughout history, it has faced both praise and criticism, with various events and figures leaving their mark on its legacy. In 1812, Elkanah's Gerry-Mander cartoon highlighted the party's involvement in gerrymandering, a practice that continues to spark debates about fair representation. Fast forward to 1863 when Abraham Lincoln delivered his iconic Gettysburg Address; it was during this time that the party stood firmly against slavery and fought for equality. The early 1900s witnessed Theodore Roosevelt slaying trusts deemed harmful while supporting those beneficial for the country. This era showcased the party's commitment to economic progressivism. However, not all Republicans were met with trust; Richard Nixon faced distrust as depicted by an anti-Nixon poster from 1960 asking if one would buy a used car from him. Ronald Reagan's official campaign poster from 1980 symbolized his presidency as he led with conservative principles and advocated for limited government intervention. Meanwhile, Thomas E. Dewey joined forces with Democratic candidate Harry Truman in Ben Shahn's satirical lithograph poster of 1948 titled "A Good Man is Hard to Find, " showcasing political unity amidst differences. Throughout these historical moments, the Republican Party has demonstrated agility like a skilled dancer on stage—balancing between different ideologies while maintaining its core values. Just as ballet dancers captivate audiences through their gracefulness and precision, so too does the GOP navigate complex political landscapes. As we reflect on these snapshots of history—Lincoln standing alongside General McClellan at Antietam or Teddy Roosevelt photographed shortly after his Progressive party nomination—we see how each chapter contributes to the grand narrative of American democracy. While controversies have arisen over time—a reminder being James G.