The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of historical events and the work of political cartoonists, particularly Thomas Nast.The Donkey as a Symbol

In 1828, during his presidential campaign, Democratic leader Andrew Jackson's opponents referred to him as a 'jackass,' which he later embraced to symbolize steadfastness and determination.

File Image/Pixabay Since the 19th century, the Democratic donkey and the Republican elephant have been enduring symbols in American politics, resurfacing every election cycle in cartoons, campaigns, and even on memes. But how did these symbols come to ...