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

In 1874, the first cartoon depicting the elephant as the symbol of the Republican Party ... to incumbent President Richard Milhous Nixon (L) for his second term of office on January 20, 1973.

The donkey and elephant symbols play a significant role in U.S. elections and have represented the two major political parties since the 19th century. In recent times, these symbols continue to be ...