Thomas Nast worked to expose the illegal activities of William "Boss" Tweed.
Thomas Nast worked to expose the illegal activities of William "Boss" Tweed.
Thomas Nast, the same person who exposed the Tweed Ring.
He drew editorial/political cartoons that highlighted the problems to the public.
Notably , Thomas Nast who used political cartoons to expose Boss Tweed ~ see related link below .
Thomas Nast focused on political corruption and social issues as a muckraker. He used his political cartoons to expose and criticize these issues, especially during the Gilded Age in America.
Thomas Nast's political cartoons helped expose corruption in New York City during the 19th century. His work led to the downfall of the corrupt Tammany Hall political machine and contributed to the election of reformers like President Rutherford B. Hayes. Nast's illustrations also played a role in advocating for voting rights and civil rights for African Americans.
Thomas Nast
Thomas Nast (September 27, 1840 - December 7, 1902) was a famous German-American caricaturist and editorial cartoonist in the 19th century.He created the modern American images of Santa Claus and "Uncle Sam." His cartoons in Harper's Weekly helped expose "Boss" Tweed, the head of a political machine that dominated New York City in the mid-1800s.(see related link)
Realism
Messenger sent by God to expose the corrupt US political system
Political reforms on the part of governance and behavioural change communication to expose individuals to proper ways of conducting business.