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    A Thomas Nast cartoon which appeared in Harper's Weekly in 1874 is significant in the history of the Republican Party in America. Why?

    Question #40832. Asked by shady shaker. (Nov 07 03 5:10 AM)


    VickiSilver

    		This cartoon, published on November 7, 1874, established the use of the elephant as the symbol of the Republican Party. You can read the whole story, and see the cartoon, at this site:

    http://nrcc.org/about/history.htm

    Nov 07 03, 5:19 AM

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