The Rival Candidates
Permanent ID:
12324
Date:
1868
Image Description:
A racist political cartoon, most likely from the democratic-leaning perspective of Frank Leslie's Budget of Fun, depicting both candidates of the election of 1868 (Republican Ulysses S. Grant and Democrat Horatio Seymor) from the candidates' respective opposing political parties. Grant is satirized as a drunk with a racist depiction of an African American woman sitting on his lap, referring to his alleged drunkeness and equal-rights platform. A frenzied Horatio Seymour wielding a sword and an infant African American while silhouetted by burning money and government bonds represents "What certain Republicans expect if Seymour is elected." Seymour's campaign platform was based on limited government, opposition to Republican reconstruction policies, and a marked appeal to racism.
Address:
New York
Format:
Political cartoons
