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- Bob Barr Campaign Button, 2008 - Since the 1860s, the Democratic and Republican parties have dominated American presidential races. But third-party and independent candidates have also attempted to capture the White House. The Libertarian Party has fielded presidential candidates since its inception in 1971. In 2004, the party nominated former Republican representative from Georgia, Bob Barr. He received only .4% of the national vote.
- 2008
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Bob Barr Campaign Button, 2008
Since the 1860s, the Democratic and Republican parties have dominated American presidential races. But third-party and independent candidates have also attempted to capture the White House. The Libertarian Party has fielded presidential candidates since its inception in 1971. In 2004, the party nominated former Republican representative from Georgia, Bob Barr. He received only .4% of the national vote.
- Political Campaign Button, John B. Anderson for President, 1980 - John Anderson, a moderate Republican and Representative from Illinois, entered the 1980 presidential race as an independent third party candidate. Anderson's honest, articulate and straight-talking campaign style contrasted with the political posturing of traditional campaigns. Early poll numbers gave Anderson hope, but support shifted back to the major party candidates -- Reagan and Carter. He received less than 7 percent of the total vote on Election Day.
- 1980
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Political Campaign Button, John B. Anderson for President, 1980
John Anderson, a moderate Republican and Representative from Illinois, entered the 1980 presidential race as an independent third party candidate. Anderson's honest, articulate and straight-talking campaign style contrasted with the political posturing of traditional campaigns. Early poll numbers gave Anderson hope, but support shifted back to the major party candidates -- Reagan and Carter. He received less than 7 percent of the total vote on Election Day.
- Poster, "Presidential Election 1960: Vote for the Candidates and Party of Your Choice--But Vote!" - This poster reminded voters of the upcoming national election of 1960. It included information about U.S. presidential elections, political party platforms, and votes cast by state in the 1956 election. It also provided biographies of the presidential candidates, Vice President Nixon and Senator Kennedy. This poster, hung on a shop wall, also served as advertising for the Metal Parts and Equipment Company.
- 1960
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Poster, "Presidential Election 1960: Vote for the Candidates and Party of Your Choice--But Vote!"
This poster reminded voters of the upcoming national election of 1960. It included information about U.S. presidential elections, political party platforms, and votes cast by state in the 1956 election. It also provided biographies of the presidential candidates, Vice President Nixon and Senator Kennedy. This poster, hung on a shop wall, also served as advertising for the Metal Parts and Equipment Company.
- Ashtray Featuring Theodore Roosevelt and William McKinley, Republican Candidates for 1900 Presidential Election, 1900 - Republicans renominated President William McKinley for a second term in 1900. During McKinley's first administration, America had recovered from the economic depression that began in 1893, and the country emerged victorious from the recent Spanish-American War. Only one question remained for the Republican Party: who should be vice president? Delegates chose Theodore Roosevelt, the popular war hero and reform governor of New York.
- 1900
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Ashtray Featuring Theodore Roosevelt and William McKinley, Republican Candidates for 1900 Presidential Election, 1900
Republicans renominated President William McKinley for a second term in 1900. During McKinley's first administration, America had recovered from the economic depression that began in 1893, and the country emerged victorious from the recent Spanish-American War. Only one question remained for the Republican Party: who should be vice president? Delegates chose Theodore Roosevelt, the popular war hero and reform governor of New York.
- Presidential Campaign Button, Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin, 1860 - Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin campaign button for the 1860 presidential election containing tintype portraits of the Republican Party candidates on each side. This use of photography in political campaigns was still unusual at the time--most campaign buttons did not include photographic images of the candidates.
- 1860
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Presidential Campaign Button, Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin, 1860
Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin campaign button for the 1860 presidential election containing tintype portraits of the Republican Party candidates on each side. This use of photography in political campaigns was still unusual at the time--most campaign buttons did not include photographic images of the candidates.
- Half of a "Biden/Harris" Yard Sign, 2024 -
- 2024
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Half of a "Biden/Harris" Yard Sign, 2024
- William McKinley Campaign Stickpin, 1896-1900 - 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.
- 1896-1900
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William McKinley Campaign Stickpin, 1896-1900
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.
- Bryan-Sewall Campaign Button, 1896 - In 1896, William Jennings Bryan captured both the Democratic and Populist Party's presidential nominations. Each party, however, nominated their own vice presidential candidates. The Populists chose Thomas E. Watson. The Democrats chose Arthur Sewall--pictured with Bryan on this campaign button. Neither ticket won. Bryan lost to the Republican nominee, William McKinley.
- 1896
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Bryan-Sewall Campaign Button, 1896
In 1896, William Jennings Bryan captured both the Democratic and Populist Party's presidential nominations. Each party, however, nominated their own vice presidential candidates. The Populists chose Thomas E. Watson. The Democrats chose Arthur Sewall--pictured with Bryan on this campaign button. Neither ticket won. Bryan lost to the Republican nominee, William McKinley.
- Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin Campaign Button, 1860 - Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin campaign button for the 1860 presidential election containing tintype portraits of the Republican Party candidates on each side. This use of photography in political campaigns was still unusual at the time--most campaign buttons did not include photographic images of the candidates.
- 1860
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Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin Campaign Button, 1860
Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin campaign button for the 1860 presidential election containing tintype portraits of the Republican Party candidates on each side. This use of photography in political campaigns was still unusual at the time--most campaign buttons did not include photographic images of the candidates.
- Book, "Collectible Campaign Edition, McCain Paper Dolls," 2008 -
- 2008
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Book, "Collectible Campaign Edition, McCain Paper Dolls," 2008