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Constitutional Union Party Ballot, 1860

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Artifact Overview

The Constitutional Union Party nominated John Bell of Tennessee for president in 1860. The Party--made up of Unionists and former Whig Party members who refused to join either the Democratic or Republican parties--wanted to avoid secession and the hotly debated issue of slavery. The Party's message of defending the Constitution, the Union, and the law did not sway enough voters--Bell lost.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Ballot

Date Made

1860

Subject Date

1860

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Research Center Political History Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

69.145.178

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Ink
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.625 in
Width: 3.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: National Union Nominations./ FOR PRESIDENT,/ HON. JOHN BELL,/ OF TENNESSEE./ FOR VICE-PRESIDENT,/ HON. EDWARD EVERETT,/ OF MASSACHUSETTS./ Electors...
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