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1860
"The Union Must and Shall Be Preserved"
1) The pre-eminent issue to the artist is the preservation of the union above all else.
2) President Lincoln and Vice President Hamlin are earnestly depicted.
3) Yes, this does seem to be an effective political message because it shows that with the election of these two candidates, the union will reach unity and along with unity will come free speech, free home, and free territory.
1864
“The Giant Majority Carrying Abe Lincoln Safely through Troubled Waters to the White House,”
1) The pre-eminent issue is the celebration of Lincoln’s reelection to presidency
2) Lincoln is depicted victoriously while McClellan is denounced to wearing a dunce cap which says “minority” and is fiendishly depicted
3) Yes, this does seem to be an effective political message because it demonstrates the superiority of Lincoln over his opposing candidate
1868
"Chicago, May 21, 1868"
1) The pre-eminent issue of this cartoon is the election of Grant, not only by the actual nation of Columbia not just the Republican Party.
2) Grant is depicted very seriously. This cartoon is seen to be very decorous.
3) Yes, this cartoon does seem to be have an effective political message because it is clear that Grant appears to be a promising and worthy candidate for President.
1872