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PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. The Undecided Political Prize Fight. Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A
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PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. The Undecided Political Prize Fight. Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860.
The Undecided Political Prize Fight. Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas battling for the presidency in 1860, as Southern Democratic candidate John C. Breckinridge points to the White House in the background. Contemporary American lithograph cartoon
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1860 Abraham Arnold Black Boxer Breckinridge Cabell Candidate Canvassing Competition Democratic Party Douglas Lincoln Republican Party Ring Satirical Spectator Stephen White House Bare Knuckle
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Presidential Campaign, 1860 - The Undecided Political Prize Fight
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. In this lithograph cartoon from 1860, we witness a fierce battle for the presidency between two prominent figures of American history - Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. As these political heavyweights engage in a bare-knuckle boxing match, their determination to secure the highest office in the land is palpable. Amidst this intense competition, we find John C. Breckinridge, the Southern Democratic candidate, pointing towards the iconic White House in the background. His gesture serves as a reminder that whoever emerges victorious will ultimately occupy that prestigious residence. The artist's satirical portrayal captures not only the physicality of this political contest but also its significance for African Americans during this pivotal time in history. With an African American man present at ringside as a spectator, it highlights how issues surrounding race were intertwined with politics even then. This mid-19th-century lithograph offers us a glimpse into one of America's most consequential presidential campaigns. It showcases both the fervor and complexity of democracy at work – candidates canvassing tirelessly to win over voters while competing against each other within their respective parties. Granger Art on Demand presents us with yet another remarkable piece from their collection – an invaluable snapshot of our nation's past and a testament to how art can capture historical moments with such vividness and detail.
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