Thomas Nast, creator of Uncle Sam, Santa, Donkey & Elephant political party symb

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Thomas Nast's Barnyard Politics
Slideshow here - http://static.slideshare.net/swf/ssplayer2.swf?doc=thomas-nast367
He also created the jolly, red-suited fat man image of Santa Claus that we have come to associate with Saint  Nicholas.
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Couldn't find any video on Thomas Nast's political cartooning but here is a video I found on a great artist rendering a replication of Nast's Santa clause (the familiar one from his illustration of Lewis Carroll's "The Night Before Christmas").  Truly wonderful.
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Here are some videos on NYC Mayor William Tweed ("Boss Tweed") many of which show and discuss the Thomas Nast crosshatch illustrations that are credited with bringing him down:
This one has a great formula for political success at the tail end.
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NYC's Mayor Koch fetes a recent book on the continued relevance and legacy of his predecessor Boss Tweed, with author Ken Ackerman:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/JmN4XmRHlLU&rel=0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/JmN4XmRHlLU&rel=0</a>
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Boss Tweed 4/20/06
With Edward I. Koch, Pete Hamill and Kenneth Ackerman
Listen to a conversation with Kenneth Ackerman, Pete Hamill, and the Honorable Edward I. Koch on William M. Tweed, a symbol of the quintessential big city political Boss.
Video limited to 10 minutes, to view the complete video please visit www.nyhistory.org
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Boss Tweed is coming, and he's bringing his nemesis ZETA with him. Watch out, Olde World! Say!
What others are saying: "It has everything... creepy sketches, moving toilets, kitten moustaches..." - Lauren, Los Angeles.
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Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Ch...
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply "Santa", is a historical, legendary, and mythical figure in folklore who, in Western cultures, is described as bringing gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, or on his feast day, December 6. The legend may have its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Saint Nicholas.

The modern depiction of Santa Claus as a fat, jolly man (or elf) wearing a red coat and trousers with white cuffs and collar, and black leather belt and boots, became popular in the United States in the 19th century due to the significant influence of caricaturist and political cartoonist Thomas Nast. This image has been maintained and reinforced through song, radio, television, and films. In the United Kingdom and Europe, his depiction is often identical to the American Santa, but he is commonly called Father Christmas.

One legend associated with Santa says that he lives in the far north, in a land of perpetual snow. The American version of Santa Claus lives at the North Pole, while Father Christmas is said to reside in Finland. Other details include: he is married and lives with Mrs. Claus; that he makes a list of children throughout the world, categorizing them according to their behavior; that he delivers presents, including toys, candy, and other presents to all of the good boys and girls in the world, and sometimes coal or sticks to the naughty children, in one night; and that he accomplishes this feat with the aid of magical elves who make the toys, and nine flying reindeer who pull his sleigh.

There has long been opposition to teaching children to believe in Santa Claus. Some Christians say the Santa tradition detracts from the religious origins and purpose of Christmas. Other critics feel that Santa Claus is an elaborate lie, and that it is unethical for parents to teach their children to believe in his existence. Still others oppose Santa Claus as a symbol of the commercialization of the Christmas holiday, or as an intrusion upon their own national traditions.
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Connections between Thomas Nast and his contemporaries Vincent Van Gogh and Edgar Degas:
http://thomasnast.com/TheFeatures/NastFeatures.htm

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Harpers Weekly's Thomas Nast weighs in with some nasty stuff cartooning The 1876 Hayes-Tilden Electoral College Controversy
http://elections.harpweek.com/Controversy.htm

See the timeline and other materials here.