Veto Collection

Satirical attack on Jackson's veto of the re-charter of the Bank of the United States, 1834
1576722 Satirical attack on Jackson's veto of the re-charter of the Bank of the United States, 1834; (add.info.: The vision)

The Vision, 1834
1574928 The Vision, 1834; (add.info.: The Vision. Political hydrophobia, showing the comfort of crowns, and how to obtain them)

Rare pro-Jackson satire, 1832
1576700 Rare pro-Jackson satire, 1832; (add.info.: Old Jack, the famous New Orleans mouser, clearing Uncle Sam's barn of bank)

President Cleveland holding a cat by the tail, 1894
1576800 President Cleveland holding a cat by the tail, 1894; (add.info.: That settles it!' President Cleveland holding a cat by the tail)

Cartoon, The Veto Bill, by W H Toy. The new legislation was designed to limit the powers of veto of the House of Lords, and became law later the same year. 1911

Cures All the Ills of Man or Beast. Cartoon, 1921, by Rollin Kirby commenting on the resurrection of the Fordney
TARIFF BILL, 1921. Cures All the Ills of Man or Beast. Cartoon, 1921, by Rollin Kirby commenting on the resurrection of the Fordney Emergency Tariff Bill

King Andrew the first, c. 1833 (litho)
AQS332019 King Andrew the first, c.1833 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 31.4x21 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Caricature of General Jackson (1767-1845) Slaying the Many Headed Monster, published by H
NYH185403 Caricature of General Jackson (1767-1845) Slaying the Many Headed Monster, published by H.R. Robinson, c.1836 (pen & ink, pencil & w/c on paper) by American School

A General Blow Up - Dead Asses Kicking a Live Lion, 1874 (wood engraving)
1078633 A General Blow Up - Dead Asses Kicking a Live Lion, 1874 (wood engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

CITIZENS IN TUILERIES
An crowd of 6000 angry citizens force their way into the Tuileries Palace, confront the king and demand that he withdraw his veto on the proposed reforms Date: 20 June 1792

PPRE2A-00146
Cartoon showing President Andrew Jackson as King Andrew the First. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

CARTOON: NIXON, 1973. Don t put up any resistance! Just keep in step. Cartoon comment on President Richard Nixons willingness to use any means to marginalize Congress in pursuit of his policy goals

Mutiny! Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship? President Grover Cleveland, as captain of the good ship Democracy
GROVER CLEVELAND CARTOON. Mutiny! Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship? President Grover Cleveland, as captain of the good ship Democracy

GROVER CLEVELAND CARTOON. Mutiny! Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship? President Grover Cleveland, as captain of the good ship Democracy

Monsieur veto. Print shows a monstrous giant, representing monarchical veto powers, is welcomed at an entryway by a nobleman; he has scales on his hands and feet

The passing of the veto bill without a creation of new peers
A most fateful night in the House of Lords. The Peers Dividing on the Question of Insisting or not Insisting on Amendments to the Parliament Bill. Illustration by Samuel Begg

Louis XVI and Citizens
6000 citizens force their way into the Tuileries Palace, demanding that Louis withdraw his veto on reforms : he refuses, but they force him to don the revolutionary cap

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In the world of politics, the power to veto has often been a contentious and powerful tool. From cartoons depicting historical events to satirical illustrations of modern-day leaders, the concept of "veto" has been creatively explored throughout history. One such cartoon, titled "The Veto Bill, " by W. H. Toy, captures the essence of this political maneuver. Depicting a scene where President Woodrow Wilson wields his veto power against a bill, it symbolizes his ability to reject legislation that does not align with his beliefs or policies. Similarly, Rollin Kirby's 1921 cartoon titled "Cures All the Ills of Man or Beast" comments on President Warren G. Harding's decision to sign into law the Fordney Emergency Tariff Bill after it was previously vetoed by Wilson. This illustration highlights how different presidents can have opposing views on crucial matters and exercise their right to either approve or reject proposed laws. Moving back in time, we encounter an artistic representation from 1436: St. Ambrose refusing Roman Emperor Theodosius I admission to the Church in Milan. In this tempera painting and fresco detail respectively, we witness an instance where religious authority exercises its own form power - denying entry based on moral grounds. Shifting gears towards satire and caricature, lithographs like "King Andrew the first" from c. 1833 depict President Andrew Jackson as an authoritarian figure who abuses his presidential powers through excessive use of vetoes. These illustrations serve as reminders that even leaders can face criticism for their decisions regarding vetoes. Furthermore, wood engravings like "A General Blow Up - Dead Asses Kicking a Live Lion" from 1874 present a metaphorical portrayal of various interests conflicting over issues related to vetoes and political power struggles. Fast-forwarding to more recent times, cartoons such as "Nixon: Don't put up any resistance. Just keep in step" and "Grover Cleveland: Mutiny.