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Thomas Nast
Birth: Sep. 27, 1840
Death: Dec. 7, 1902

Considered the father of American political cartooning. He drew the cartoon using an elephant as the symbol for the Republican party. Along with Clement Moore he created our current image of Santa Claus. (bio by: Ron Moody) 
 
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  Sarah Edwards Nast (1841 - 1932)*
 
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Cause of death: Yellow fever
 
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Burial:
Woodlawn Cemetery
Bronx
Bronx County
New York, USA
 
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Ron Moody
Record added: Jun 18, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6522488
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Well Mr Nast you gave us the modern image or Santa Claus and the modern political cartoon. Along the way you were one of the most anti-Catholic people in this country. How sad Mr. NASTy
- Dennis N
 Added: Feb. 23, 2013
Thomas Nast: Sir you will be remembered as the father of American political cartooning, thanks for the great artwork, Remembering you today after 110 years, may you rest in peace!
- MFPS
 Added: Dec. 7, 2012

- GIRLIE430/THUNDERBOLT
 Added: Dec. 2, 2012
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