The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of political satire and popular culture, primarily driven by cartoonists in the 19th century.

Political opponents had used a donkey as a ... shown above — “A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion” — that popularized the symbol. The cartoon depicts Democratic-leaning newspapers ...

SEOUL, South Korea — Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol are using American symbols to voice their ...