What is the history behind the elephant for Republicans?
The elephant symbol for the Republican Party originated during the American Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865. “Northern [Union] soldiers used the phrase ‘seeing the elephant’ to mean they had participated in combat,” Singer says.
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What is the history behind the donkey for Democrats?
“According to legend, Andrew Jackson, who was president from 1829 until 1837 and represented the new Democratic Party, was called a jackass by his opponents,” Singer explains. “Jackson owned the image and included it in campaign posters.”
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