Happy April Fools Day Everyone loves a good April Fools joke even during the Civil War. Published in April 2, 1864, in Harper’s Weekly, Thomas Nast’s drawing titled ‘The First of April, 1864′ is a mix of jokes, making fun of the Civil War, and...
Christmas during the Civil War was a time of mixed emotions for both Union and Confederate soldiers. On one hand, it was a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and spend time with loved ones. On the other hand, the war had torn families apart and many soldiers were...
Check out the following famous Thomas Nast illustration of Thanksgiving during the Civil War. Titled “United We Stand,” this cartoon from Harper’s Weekly in 1864 shows President Abraham Lincoln, US Army soldiers, and a host of others gathered...
Thomas Nast and the Original Santa Claus Clement C. Moore’s famous poem “The Night Before Christmas” was published in 1823 and gave us a unique image of St. Nick. What many don’t know is that it wasn’t until 1863 that America saw a...
Taking a moment to think of those who cannot be with their families this Holiday Season. The following image is by Thomas Nast and was published in the January 3, 1863 edition of Harper’s Weekly.
