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PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1856. American cartoon by Nathaniel Currier showing the nag-drawn carriage of Republican candidate John C. Fremont and his wife, Jessie Benton Fremont, outpaced by the America Express carrying Know-Nothing candidate Millard Fillmore
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PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1856. American cartoon by Nathaniel Currier showing the nag-drawn carriage of Republican candidate John C. Fremont and his wife, Jessie Benton Fremont, outpaced by the America Express carrying Know-Nothing candidate Millard Fillmore
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1856.
American cartoon by Nathaniel Currier showing the nag-drawn carriage of Republican candidate John C. Fremont and his wife, Jessie Benton Fremont, outpaced by the America Express carrying Know-Nothing candidate Millard Fillmore
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1856 Benton Buchanan Candidate Canvassing Carriage Carrying Currier Democratic Party Fillmore Fremont Ives Jessie Know Nothing Merritt Millard Nathaniel Nativist Radical Republican Republican Party Whig
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This print by Nathaniel Currier takes us back to the intense presidential campaign of 1856. The image portrays a lively scene, with Republican candidate John C. Fremont and his wife, Jessie Benton Fremont, riding in a nag-drawn carriage. However, they find themselves outpaced by the America Express carrying Know-Nothing candidate Millard Fillmore. The cartoon cleverly captures the spirit of competition and political fervor during this time. It symbolizes the race for presidency as a literal race on wheels, highlighting the urgency and excitement surrounding these candidates' campaigns. Intriguingly, it also hints at some underlying themes of American society in that era. The horse-drawn carriage represents tradition and conservatism associated with the Whig party that Fillmore belonged to. On the other hand, Fremont's carriage signifies progressivism and change embodied by the newly-formed Republican Party. Currier's artwork not only showcases his artistic talent but also serves as an important historical document capturing key figures from that period such as James Buchanan and Merritt Ives among others. Overall, this print offers a glimpse into one of America's most significant elections where multiple parties vied for power amidst societal shifts. It reminds us how politics has always been intertwined with transportation methods and reflects on our nation's ever-evolving democratic process.
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