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Modern Balaam and his ass. An American cartoon placing the blame for the Panic of 1837 and the perilous state of the banking system on outgoing President Andrew Jackson, shown riding a donkey in its cartoon debut as the symbol of the Democratic Party
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Modern Balaam and his ass. An American cartoon placing the blame for the Panic of 1837 and the perilous state of the banking system on outgoing President Andrew Jackson, shown riding a donkey in its cartoon debut as the symbol of the Democratic Party
CARTOON: PANIC OF 1837.
Modern Balaam and his ass. An American cartoon placing the blame for the Panic of 1837 and the perilous state of the banking system on outgoing President Andrew Jackson, shown riding a donkey in its cartoon debut as the symbol of the Democratic Party
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Media ID 7776983
1837 Andrew Bank Panic Commerce Crisis Democratic Party Depression Finance Jackson Political Acts Symbol Van Buren Whip Balaam
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Panic of 1837 was a tumultuous time in American history, and this print captures the essence of that period. Titled "Modern Balaam and his ass" it is an American cartoon that cleverly places the blame for the crisis on outgoing President Andrew Jackson. In this satirical depiction, Jackson is shown riding a donkey, which interestingly makes its debut as the symbol of the Democratic Party. Symbolism runs deep in this artwork; the donkey represents both Jackson's party affiliation and serves as a metaphorical representation of his leadership during these troubled times. The artist ingeniously portrays Jackson as a modern-day Balaam, referencing biblical lore where Balaam's donkey speaks to him with wisdom and foresight. Through this political cartoon, we witness how public sentiment held Jackson responsible for the perilous state of the banking system at that time. With whip in hand, he appears to be urging both himself and his party forward amidst financial turmoil. This thought-provoking image from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection offers us a glimpse into America's early struggles with finance and commerce. It reminds us how political acts can have far-reaching consequences on our economy while highlighting one president's role in shaping such events.
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