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Description Cartoon prior to the 1866 election. President Andrew Johnson (depicted as King), looks on as his Grand Vizier, Secretary of State William H. Seward, signals the execution of Johnson's opponent, Congressman Thaddeus Stevens, with his head on the block. Behind Stevens, a number of Johnson's opponents await execution, including Nast himself (with sketchbook). Seward is seen again, in inset, with the legend "Do you want Andrew Johnson president or king?" was falsely attributed to Seward, who is seen with his wounds from the attempt on his life the night Lincoln was shot visible.
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Source here. Harper's Weekly
Author
Thomas Nast  (1840–1902)  wikidata:Q214957 s:en:Author:Thomas Nast
 
Thomas Nast
Alternative names
Thos. Nast; Nast; Th Nast; Th. Nast
Description American-German cartoonist and caricaturist
Date of birth/death 27 September 1840 Edit this at Wikidata 7 December 1902 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Landau, Germany Guayaquil, Ecuador
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England, Italy, USA
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creator QS:P170,Q214957

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