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- McKinley and Hobart Campaign Umbrella, 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 and Hobart Campaign Umbrella, 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.
- Bryan-Stevenson Campaign Umbrella, 1900 - In 1900, Democrat William Jennings Bryan made his second bid for the Presidency. His running mate was Adlai Stevenson, a longtime Democrat. Bryan continued to campaign for "Free Silver" (an economic issue from his 1896 campaign) but also spoke out against American imperial expansion. The Bryan-Stevenson ticket lost to Republicans William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
- 1900
- Collections - Artifact
Bryan-Stevenson Campaign Umbrella, 1900
In 1900, Democrat William Jennings Bryan made his second bid for the Presidency. His running mate was Adlai Stevenson, a longtime Democrat. Bryan continued to campaign for "Free Silver" (an economic issue from his 1896 campaign) but also spoke out against American imperial expansion. The Bryan-Stevenson ticket lost to Republicans William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.