Description: Total dimensions, 21 1/2" x 15 5/8". Poster for Democratic National Convention 1880. Poster uses Thomas Nast Cartoon from Harper's Weekly, March 15, 1873. Information on illustration, below, from (https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/artifact-explorer). Browning and tearing along the edges. Folded into fourths with resulting crease lines. Pencil writing on back "A framed issue of the Democratic National Committee in the Campaign of 1880. All proceeds from the sale of this item support the programs and services of the Lawrence Public Library in Lawrence, KS. Thomas Nast cartoon, Harper’s Weekly, March 15, 1873The End of an Era 1867-1872Priorities changed quickly after the Civil War and during Reconstruction. The generation that had fought against slavery now turned its attention to the nation’s economic growth. Deals involving the transcontinental railroad, however, illustrated the potential for corruption as the nation rapidly grew.The Union Pacific Railroad had created the fraudulent Crédit Mobilier Company to build its stretch of the cross-country line at inflated cost. To ensure political support for the venture, Representative Oakes Ames, an agent for Crédit Mobilier, gave shares in the company to members of Congress. Ames later reported back to the company that he had distributed this stock “where it will produce most good to us.” Press reports exposed the scandal in 1872, ruining several political careers.
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Party: Democratic Party
Election Year: 1880
Presidential Campaign: Garfield
Theme: Politics
Event: Democratic National Convention
Country/Region: United States
