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Fremont's Candidacy |
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Untitled |
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Cartoonist: Unknown |
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Source: Leslie's Illustrated |
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Date:
June 26, 1864, p. 224
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Caption:
Cochrane- "Now , General, that we are nominated we must give them Jessie."Fremont - "I scorn the fiendish proposal. Make it rats and I am with you."
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Complete HarpWeek Explanation:
This discussion between the national ticket of the Radical
Democracy-Congressman John Cochrane, the vice-presidential nominee, and General
John Fremont, the presidential nominee-points to the popularity of the latter's
wife, Jessie. When Cochrane advises using her to generate interest in their
campaign, a shocked Fremont responds disdainfully that he would give the public
rats instead. At the time, it was unusual for wives of candidates to play a
visible role in their husbands' campaigns (see "Role of Women" in Campaigning). |
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Warning
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