In 1828, during his presidential campaign, Democratic leader Andrew Jackson's opponents referred to him as a 'jackass,' which ...

The animal mascots that represent the Democrats and Republicans were created over a century ago with color-coding scheme a ...

The Democratic donkey and the Republican elephant are two of the most recognizable symbols in American politics, representing ...

The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of historical events and the work ...

The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of political satire and popular ...

First used to criticise, they became unlikely emblems, proudly adopted by each side A graphic representation of a Democratic ...

The elephant and donkey were meant to be satirical depictions, popularised by an American political cartoonist.

As mentioned in the above quote, while the first Thomas Nast Republican elephant cartoon appeared in the Harper’s Weekly ...

A beloved elephant at the National Zoo named Kamala was euthanized Saturday in D.C. — setting off a flurry of jokes about the ...

Both symbols continue to be utilized to this day, with the elephant prominently featured on Republican platforms and the donkey present in Democratic merchandise during the 2024 National Convention.

On Nov. 6, 1951, Democratic candidates were elected as mayor and district attorney, ending the reign of the GOP political machine.

With Americans voting today, November 5, to elect the 47th President, here are some intriguing facts about past presidents ...