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Dec 13, 2019 · The donkey or jackass is an unofficial but popular symbol of the Democratic Party in the US. It originated as a mockery of Andrew Jackson, but he adopted it as his campaign mascot and it became associated with his supporters.
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Jul 7, 2015 · In the 1870s, influential political cartoonist Thomas Nast helped popularize the donkey as a symbol for the entire Democratic Party. America 101: Why a Donkey for Democrats? The Republican...
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Nov 3, 2020 · Most Americans would be surprised to learn that both political symbols – the donkey for Democrats and the elephant for Republicans – were popularized by the same maverick cartoonist: Thomas...
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Oct 28, 2019 · The donkey and elephant are widely known as symbols of the Democratic and Republican parties in the US. President Andrew Jackson was nicknamed "jackass" and depicted as a mule by opponents —...
Sep 21, 2020 · Learn the history and origin of the donkey and the elephant as unofficial mascots for the Democratic and Republican parties in the US. Find out how cartoonist Thomas Nast popularized these animals and how they are used in political communication today.
Oct 23, 2012 · The Democrats, however, never officially adopted the donkey as a symbol. Nonetheless, come election season, both animals lose any zoological significance in favor of political shorthand.
A donkey and an elephant are the symbols of the U.S. Democratic and Republican parties. Learn the story behind the donkey and the elephant.
