ELECTORAL COMMISSION, 1877. Florida Case

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ELECTORAL COMMISSION, 1877. Florida Case

ELECTORAL COMMISSION, 1877.
Florida Case. Representative David Dudley Field appearing before the Electoral Commission created to resolve twenty disputed electoral votes, including four from Florida, in the 1876 presidential election between Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel Tilden. Wood engraving after Theodore Davis, 1877

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1876 1877 Birchard Campaign Congressman David Davis Democrat Dudley Electoral College Ferry Field Government Hayes Leadership Podium Presidential Representative Republican Rutherford Samuel Senate Senator Speech Supreme Court Theodore Tilden Voting

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The photograph captures a significant moment in American history, showcasing Representative David Dudley Field appearing before the Electoral Commission in 1877. This commission was established to resolve the dispute over twenty electoral votes, including four from Florida, during the highly contested 1876 presidential election between Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel Tilden. In this wood engraving after Theodore Davis's original work, we see Field standing confidently at a podium inside what appears to be an interior chamber of government. Surrounded by distinguished men of leadership, including senators and congressmen, Field delivers a compelling speech that could potentially sway the outcome of the election. The image highlights not only the intensity of political campaigns but also underscores the importance of fair and impartial decision-making within America's democratic system. It serves as a reminder that even during times of great uncertainty and controversy, institutions like the Electoral College and Supreme Court play crucial roles in upholding democracy. This print from Granger Art on Demand offers viewers an opportunity to delve into this pivotal moment in history. As we examine each detail captured by Birchard Granger's lens, we are transported back to late 19th-century America where political tensions ran high and every vote counted towards shaping the nation's future.

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