McKinley-Hobart Campaign Button, 1896
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Artifact Overview
In 1896, the Republicans nominated William McKinley for president. McKinley and the Republican Party advocated for the continued use of a stable, gold-backed dollar and protective tariffs to pull the country out of its economic depression. Supporters touted McKinley and his twin campaign themes of "Sound Money" and "Protection." It must have worked -- McKinley won.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1896
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.103
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Tin (Metal)
Color
Cream (Color)
Black-and-white (Colors)
Red
Dimensions
Diameter: 0.875 in
Inscriptions
"PROTECTION/SOUND MONEY" [on front] /"CHESHIRE MFG. CO./CHESIRE, CT"[on back]
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