TEACHING SEASONS THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
As we celebrate the holidays, we can research creative ways to include history. Thomas Nast, Political Cartoonist, created two influential cartoons that depicted our nation’s challenging times.
“Uncle Sam’s Thanksgiving Dinner” (1869): Portrait of former President Abraham Lincoln in the background. “Uncle Sam carving turkey at large table surrounded by men, women, and children of different races . . . ”
Source: Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002714704/
and Author Lynda Pflueger’s E-book, Thomas Nast: Political Cartoonist
Thomas Nast “Christmas Eve” (1889): “Women kneeling, praying, and looking at moon, at foot of bed of her children; and soldier sitting under tree looking at photographs of his family.”
Source: Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/00652033/
and Author Lynda Pflueger E-book, Thomas Nast: Politcal Cartoonist
Author Lynda Pflueger’s E-book, Thomas Nast: Political Cartoonist, describes how Nast “impacted American life through several presidential elections. Nast’s legacy to future generations includes the symbols he made popular that are still recognized today: Uncle Sam, the Democratic donkey, the Republican elephant, and Santa Claus. He wrote for several publications, such as Harper’s Weekly.”
Visit Author Lynda Pflueger’s website: http://www.lyndapflueger.com/
Educator’s Guide by Grace Nall
Common Core Aligned Connections for the E-book, Thomas Nast: Political Cartoonist
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for Author Lynda Pflueger’s E-book, Thomas Nast: Political Cartoonist
