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Thomas Nast, Part Two: A Cartoonist Conquers Corruption (and Moves to Ecuador)

Thomas Nast, Part Two: A Cartoonist Conquers Corruption (and Moves to Ecuador)

Update: 2024-05-091
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Rising from humble beginnings, Thomas Nast soon became something very much like the conscience of America. His illustrated takedowns of corruption spoke directly to people who were often illiterate, reaching the common man. While Nast could be undoubtedly difficult to work with, he also had a strong (if imperfect) moral code. In the second part of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max dive into Nast's personal quest to oust the corrupt Boss Tweed, as well as the legendary cartoonist's late-life career switch: diplomacy in Ecuador.

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Thomas Nast, Part Two: A Cartoonist Conquers Corruption (and Moves to Ecuador)

Thomas Nast, Part Two: A Cartoonist Conquers Corruption (and Moves to Ecuador)

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