[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.