William McKinley Campaign Coin, 1896
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Artifact Overview
William McKinley was elected president in 1896 and 1900. In each election, McKinley employed a "front porch campaign" -- a strategy where supporters visited the candidate's home to hear the nominee speak. It worked. Thousands came and then returned to their own homes to get out the vote. McKinley defeated Democratic Party candidate William Jennings Bryan both times.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Commemorative coin
Date Made
1896
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.14903
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.438 in
Thickness: 0.250 in
Inscriptions
Obvere: IN McKINLEY WE TRUST / IN BRYAN WE BUST
Reverse: BILLY BRYAN'S IDEA OF FREE COINAGE / 16 to 1
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