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- McKinley-Hobart Campaign Button, 1896 - 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.
- 1896
- Collections - Artifact
McKinley-Hobart Campaign Button, 1896
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.
- McKinley-Hobart Campaign Button, 1896 - In 1896, America was still reeling from a depression that began in 1893 during the previous Democratic administration. The Republican Party promised a return to prosperity and nominated William McKinley for president. Thousands visited the nominee at his home in Canton, Ohio, where he delivered his campaign speeches. Voters approved and sent McKinley and his running mate, Garret Hobart, to Washington.
- 1896
- Collections - Artifact
McKinley-Hobart Campaign Button, 1896
In 1896, America was still reeling from a depression that began in 1893 during the previous Democratic administration. The Republican Party promised a return to prosperity and nominated William McKinley for president. Thousands visited the nominee at his home in Canton, Ohio, where he delivered his campaign speeches. Voters approved and sent McKinley and his running mate, Garret Hobart, to Washington.