A sizable portion of the Object Collection is made up of various representations of American symbols. There are numerous elephants of various material compositions, styles, and sizes within the collection, due in large part to the elephant being the mascot for the Republican Party. Also present are various representations of eagles to demonstrate Senator Dole’s patriotism as well as some representations of the value he was known so well for, bipartisanship.

Discussion Questions

• Can you name all of the values that these symbols represent?

• What is the relationship between the elephant and the donkey?

  • These statues appear to have a good relationship with one another. Do they still have that today?

• These statues are part of a larger set. Why is it important that they be stored together and not as separate items?

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