National Union Party Presidential Election Campaign Card, 1864

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Artifact Overview

In 1864, incumbent President Lincoln and former Democrat Andrew Johnson ran on the National Union Party ticket--so named to attract War Democrats and Border State Unionists who would not vote Republican. After a gloomy summer of Union defeats and casualty lists, Lincoln's re-election hopes seemed slim. But, finally, several Union victories gave him enough support to win the election.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Card (Information artifact)

Date Made

1864

Subject Date

1864

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

69.145.245

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Ink

Technique

Engraving (Printing process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 2.375 in
Width: 3.75 in

Inscriptions

Beneath portraits: ABRAHAM LINCOLN./ A. JOHNSON
National Union Party Presidential Election Campaign Card, 1864