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During this election season, we’re highlighting the cornerstone of American democracy: the right to vote. From historic elections to modern-day civic engagement, these illustrations highlight the power of the ballot and the diversity of views of the American people.

While spotlighting J.C. Leyendecker's portrayals of political candidates on covers for The Saturday Evening Post, we also showcase a selection of patriotic and political illustrations from our collection. In “America’s Women Get the Vote,” a calendar illustration by Bernie Fuchs, women, newly empowered by the 19th Amendment, …