King Andrew the First
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"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
[edit]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
[edit]During the 1832 presidential election, "King Andrew the First" was used to support presidential campaigns opposing Jackson.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "King Andrew the First". Library of Congress. 1833.
- ^ "King Andrew the First". Library of Congress. 1833.
- ^ "Andrew Jackson Political Cartoons".
- ^ "Riding the Tiger—Miller Center". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-10-16.