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Through his political illustrations, Thomas Nast became a powerful spin doctor who influenced public opinion and made presidents. When Ulysses S. Grant was asked to name the one American civilian who had the most impact on the course of the Civil War, he replied: “I think, Thomas Nast. He did as much as any one …
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