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A Truce - not a Compromise, but a Chance for High-Toned Gentlemen to Retire Gracefully from their very Civil Declarations of War. Cartoon, February 1877, on the Rutherford B. Hayes versus Samuel Tilden presidential election of 1876, in which twenty electoral votes were disputed

A Truce - not a Compromise, but a Chance for High-Toned Gentlemen to Retire Gracefully from their very Civil Declarations of War. Cartoon, February 1877, on the Rutherford B. Hayes versus Samuel Tilden presidential election of 1876, in which twenty electoral votes were disputed


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A Truce - not a Compromise, but a Chance for High-Toned Gentlemen to Retire Gracefully from their very Civil Declarations of War. Cartoon, February 1877, on the Rutherford B. Hayes versus Samuel Tilden presidential election of 1876, in which twenty electoral votes were disputed

ELECTION CARTOON, 1877.
A Truce - not a Compromise, but a Chance for High-Toned Gentlemen to Retire Gracefully from their very Civil Declarations of War. Cartoon, February 1877, on the Rutherford B. Hayes versus Samuel Tilden presidential election of 1876, in which twenty electoral votes were disputed

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1876 1877 Birchard Canvassing Democratic Party Democratic System Electoral College Hand Hayes Nast Republican Party Revolver Rutherford Samuel Tilden Voting Compromise Truce


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The cartoon print titled "A Truce - not a Compromise, but a Chance for High-Toned Gentlemen to Retire Gracefully from their very Civil Declarations of War" captures the essence of the highly contested presidential election of 1876 between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel Tilden. The image, created in February 1877 by Thomas Nast, portrays two distinguished gentlemen representing the Republican and Democratic parties respectively. In this depiction, both men are shown extending their hands towards each other in an act of truce. They hold a revolver and a ballot box, symbolizing the power struggle that ensued during the electoral dispute over twenty disputed votes. The artist emphasizes that this truce is not a compromise but rather an opportunity for these high-toned gentlemen to retire gracefully from their intense political battle. This cartoon reflects the tense atmosphere surrounding American politics at that time while also highlighting the importance of maintaining civility amidst disagreements. It serves as a reminder that even in times of heated conflict, there can be room for reconciliation and peaceful resolution. Overall, this artwork provides insight into one of America's most contentious elections and reminds us of the significance placed on preserving democratic values within our system.

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