[Republican Elephant]
[Democratic Donkey]
[Star-Spangled]
[Bald Eagle]
[Scales of Justice]
[Uncle Sam]
The Elephant has been the symbol of the Republican Party since 1874 when political cartoonist Thomas Nast showed an Elephant trampling on inflation and chaos - indicating a party favoring economic conservation and law and order. The Elephant is strong, dignified, and intelligent.