The Smelling Committee
Title
The Smelling Committee
Subject
Johnson's Impeachment
Description
This is a cartoon that represents the emotions the public felt after the failed attempt to impeach President Andrew Johnson. President Johnson is compared to an old rotting horse whose foul stench exudes the Radical Republicans failed attempt to impeach him. This cartoon helps to explain the feelings and resentment the public had of President Johnson at this time. This was a cartoon that could be seen floating through New York in 1868, published by Currier and Ives.
Creator
John Cameron
Source
Currier and Ives
Publisher
The Library of Congress
Date
1868
Collection
Citation
John Cameron , “The Smelling Committee ,” Digital Exhibits, accessed November 14, 2024, http://digitalexhibits.wsulibs.wsu.edu/items/show/5503.