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How Did The Donkey and Elephant Become Political Symbols

The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of political satire and popular ...
WLTX19

Democratic donkey and Republican elephant | Why are these the party mascots?

ATLANTA — It's election season once again, and you may ask, "Why is that elephant waving an American flag with its trunk?" or, "Why is that donkey dressed like Uncle Sam?" The donkey has long ...
Brownstoner

Election Fun With a Donkey and an Elephant in Coney Island 1912

Election year spectacles involving wacky signs and costumes are not a new phenomenon. In July of 1912, a photographer for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle captured an election themed tableau on the Coney ...
William C. Fox on MSN

Why Democrats Use a Donkey and Republicans Use an Elephant

Ever wonder why the Democratic Party uses a donkey and the GOP uses an elephant? The answer is more dramatic—and more ...
LancasterOnline

Bring together the donkey and elephant [letter]

There is an elephant in the room. The elephant is marauding about in “Room USA.” Draped over its back and flowing down its sides is a large banner emblazoned with the words “Immigrant/Labor.” Also, ...