CONKLING / PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business). I know what you DO want! American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1881, on the resignation of Roscoe Conkling and Thomas Collier Platt from the U. S. Senate, in protest of President James Garfields appointments
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CONKLING / PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business). I know what you DO want! American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1881, on the resignation of Roscoe Conkling and Thomas Collier Platt from the U. S. Senate, in protest of President James Garfields appointments
CONKLING/PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business). " I know what you DO want!" American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1881, on the resignation of Roscoe Conkling and Thomas Collier Platt from the U.S. Senate, in protest of President James Garfields appointments
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1881 Chair Collier Columbia Conkling Nast New York Platt Political Resignation Roscoe Senate Senator Spoils System Spoilers
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The caption for the print of "CONKLING / PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business). I know what you DO want!" could be: "This 1881 American cartoon by Thomas Nast captures the political turmoil surrounding the resignation of Roscoe Conkling and Thomas Collier Platt from the U. S. Senate in protest of President James Garfield's appointments. Titled 'CONKLING/PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business). I know what you DO want!', this engraving depicts a powerful scene that reflects the intense political climate of that time. In the image, we see two men, Conkling and Platt, sitting on a chair labeled 'Spoils System, ' which symbolizes their involvement in political patronage and corruption practices prevalent during that era. Behind them stands Columbia, representing America herself, with an expression of disappointment and frustration. Nast's cartoon highlights how these resignations affected not only politics but also public sentiment towards corrupt politicians who prioritized personal gain over serving their constituents' interests. By stepping down from their positions, Conkling and Platt aimed to make a statement against Garfield's appointments. This historical artwork sheds light on an important moment in American history when individuals like Nast used visual media to critique political corruption and advocate for reform within government institutions. "
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