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- "Somebody Paid the Price for Your Right. Register / Vote," 1968-1980 - One key accomplishment made during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement was removing obstacles to black registration and voting. This poster, produced between 1968 and 1980, encouraged African Americans to register and vote. It reminded them of the high price that was paid to secure their right to vote.
- 1968-1980
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"Somebody Paid the Price for Your Right. Register / Vote," 1968-1980
One key accomplishment made during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement was removing obstacles to black registration and voting. This poster, produced between 1968 and 1980, encouraged African Americans to register and vote. It reminded them of the high price that was paid to secure their right to vote.
- A Thrilling Incident during Voting, 18th Ward, Philadelphia, Oct 11, 1864 - Voting in the 19th century was not a secret process, and intimidation was a common tactic on all sides. Because ballots were preprinted and listed only candidates from a single party, everyone knew who you voted for. This could result in "thrilling" disagreements at polling places, such as this scene from an 1864 election in Philadelphia.
- 1864
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A Thrilling Incident during Voting, 18th Ward, Philadelphia, Oct 11, 1864
Voting in the 19th century was not a secret process, and intimidation was a common tactic on all sides. Because ballots were preprinted and listed only candidates from a single party, everyone knew who you voted for. This could result in "thrilling" disagreements at polling places, such as this scene from an 1864 election in Philadelphia.
- "The 1964 American Voter, Presidential Election Edition," Sample Booklet Showing Advertising Space -
- 1964
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"The 1964 American Voter, Presidential Election Edition," Sample Booklet Showing Advertising Space
- State of Alabama Life Certificate of Registration for Thomas Knight Richardson, 1902 -
- June 01, 1902
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State of Alabama Life Certificate of Registration for Thomas Knight Richardson, 1902
- Letter from the Michigan League of Women Voters to Clara Ford (Mrs. Henry Ford), February 26, 1927 -
- February 26, 1927
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Letter from the Michigan League of Women Voters to Clara Ford (Mrs. Henry Ford), February 26, 1927
- Letter from Wayne County League of Women Voters to Edsel Ford, January 10, 1930 -
- January 10, 1930
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Letter from Wayne County League of Women Voters to Edsel Ford, January 10, 1930
- How to Get the Best for Your Ballot, 1956 - The success of the democratic process depends on voter participation. Organizations of all kinds have work to inform voters and stimulate turnout on election day. This booklet included key information to prepare voters and encourage participation in the 1956 presidential election.
- 1956
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How to Get the Best for Your Ballot, 1956
The success of the democratic process depends on voter participation. Organizations of all kinds have work to inform voters and stimulate turnout on election day. This booklet included key information to prepare voters and encourage participation in the 1956 presidential election.
- Receipt from Michigan League of Women Voters to Sustaining Member Clara Ford (Mrs. Henry Ford), May 15, 1922 -
- May 15, 1922
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Receipt from Michigan League of Women Voters to Sustaining Member Clara Ford (Mrs. Henry Ford), May 15, 1922
- Brochure, "A Platform for the League of Women Voters, 1932-1934" -
- July 01, 1932
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Brochure, "A Platform for the League of Women Voters, 1932-1934"
- "The Michigan Daily Election Issue," October 28, 2020 - This issue of <em>The Michigan Daily</em> -- an independent newspaper run by students at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor -- encouraged voter participation in the 2020 election. The issue featured discussions of many topics relevant to the election cycle, as well as data from polled students. It also came with a voter registration form for university students.
- October 28, 2020
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"The Michigan Daily Election Issue," October 28, 2020
This issue of The Michigan Daily -- an independent newspaper run by students at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor -- encouraged voter participation in the 2020 election. The issue featured discussions of many topics relevant to the election cycle, as well as data from polled students. It also came with a voter registration form for university students.