ππ΄ Ever wondered why a donkey and an elephant became the symbols of our two major political parties? π¨ Political cartoonist Thomas Nast made these symbols popular in the late 1800s. In 1870, Nast satirized the Democratic Party as a donkey, mocking their stubbornness in the face of progress during the Civil War era. The symbol resonated with the public and stuck. π΄ Over time, Democrats reclaimed the donkey, transforming it into a symbol of their determination, resilience, and tireless work ethic. π In 1874, Nast struck again, this time depicting the Republican Party as an elephant. Nast chose the elephant to represent the partyβs strength, intelligence, and dignified nature, traits the GOP sought to embody. Today, these mascots continue to embody the spirit of their respective parties as we head into another election season. π³οΈ
