King Andrew the First

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"King Andrew the First"

"King Andrew the First" is an American political cartoon created by an unknown artist around 1832.[1] The cartoon depicts Andrew Jackson, the 7th United States president, as a monarch holding a veto bill and trampling on the Constitution and on internal improvements of the national banks.

Purpose

The political cartoon was first shown in 1832 in the Library of Congress and was a response to Jackson's veto against the United States national bank deposits in September.[2] He is depicted as a monarch because opposers often viewed Jackson as an abuser of his presidential powers, not obeying the laws.[3] The creator of the cartoon remained anonymous, but the cartoon reflected a Whig's point of view.

Historical usage

During the 1832 presidential election, "King Andrew the First" was used to support presidential campaigns opposing Jackson.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "King Andrew the First". Library of Congress. 1833.
  2. ^ "King Andrew the First". Library of Congress. 1833.
  3. ^ "Andrew Jackson Political Cartoons".
  4. ^ "Riding the Tiger—Miller Center". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-10-16.