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Library of Congress Political Cartoons

Available Online, 1780, Political Cartoons | Library of Congress (loc.gov)

The Library of Congress’s collection of political cartoons, which contains documents from before the publishing of the Declaration of Independence, provides a well-rounded view of public opinion surrounding presidential candidates and elected officials.

Most Influential Presidential Debates

The Most Important Presidential Debates in American History | Time

This article discusses the five most influential presidential debates in American history, what made them important, and how they have shaped the evolution of the presidential debate as both a medium to get to know candidates and how relevant they are to the outcome of elections. These instances also highlight important changes such as the introduction of television to create a timeline of the modern presidential debate.