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This Reminds Me of a Little Joke
| A political cartoon of President Abraham Lincoln holding a tiny General George McClellan in the palm of his hand. McClellan is carrying a spade. Lincoln is saying: "This reminds me of a little joke." This is a reference to McClellan's enemies saying that he spent more time digging defensive trenches than fighting the Confederate army. Lincoln and McClellan were both running for president in 1864. |
| Image ID: | 96279 |
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| Creation Date: | 09 17 1864 |
| Creator Name: | Harper's Weekly |
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| Collection Name: | Lincolniana, undated |
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| This cartoon appeared in "Harper's Weekly," September 17th, 1864 and in "Chronicles of Wisconsin," Volume 6, 1955. |
| Caricatures and cartoons |
| Drawing |
| Suits (Clothing) |
| Implements, utensils, etc. |
| Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Beards |
| Men |
| Mustaches |
| Elections |
| Political campaigns |
| Politicians |
| Presidents |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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