Ulysses S. Grant Campaign Pin, 1868-1872
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Artifact Overview
Republicans nominated Ulysses S. Grant for president in 1868. Grant backed policies that kept former Confederate leaders from returning to power and provided Black Americans with political and civil rights--measures supported by the Radical wing of the Republican Party. He won easily. Four years later, the Republicans' Liberal wing challenged Grant. Though the party split and Democrats supported the Liberal candidate, Grant still won.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pin (Jewelry)
Date Made
1868-1872
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.222
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Shell
Tin (Metal)
Color
Sepia (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 0.75 in
Length: 1.25 in
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Political jewelry goes beyond ordinary campaign buttons to express a fashion sensibility and make a statement. During an election, what voters pin to their lapels or place on their bodies tells people what they believe and whose side they are on. Every four years, supporters donning political jewelry make their presidential preferences known.