Violent Outbreak in Congress
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Title
Violent Outbreak in Congress
Description
This image depicts the violent outbreak following a heated exchange between Roger Griswald (Federalist) and Matthew Lyon (Democratic-Republican). The outbreak shows the tensions between political divisions in the early republic and the animosity between political parties, even in congress.
Publisher
Library of Congress
Date
1798
Contributor
Megan Hennessey
Language
English
Type
Political Cartoon
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Printed image
Physical Dimensions
16.2 x 22.1 cm
Files
Citation
“Violent Outbreak in Congress,” Mason's Legacies, accessed April 30, 2024, https://masonslegacies.org/items/show/1149.