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- Harrison-Morton Lamp Chimney, 1888 - The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
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Harrison-Morton Lamp Chimney, 1888
The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
- Harrison-Morton Campaign Charm, 1888 - Republicans hoped to regain the White House after losing to the Democrats in 1884. The Party selected Benjamin Harrison--a proponent of protective tariffs, sound money, and pensions for Civil War veterans, as their Presidential nominee. Levi Morton, a one-time U.S. Representative from New York and an ambassador to France, was picked as his running mate. This charm contains images of the Vice-presidential candidate.
- 1888
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Harrison-Morton Campaign Charm, 1888
Republicans hoped to regain the White House after losing to the Democrats in 1884. The Party selected Benjamin Harrison--a proponent of protective tariffs, sound money, and pensions for Civil War veterans, as their Presidential nominee. Levi Morton, a one-time U.S. Representative from New York and an ambassador to France, was picked as his running mate. This charm contains images of the Vice-presidential candidate.
- Harrison-Morton Campaign Button, 1888 - Benjamin Harrison, the Republican presidential candidate in 1888 and 1892, was the grandson of William Henry Harrison, the ninth U. S. President. Republicans capitalized on this political lineage. Slogans (Tippecanoe) and symbols (log cabins and barrels of cider) popular during his grandfather's 1840 race adorned Benjamin's campaign materials. It helped in 1888--Benjamin was elected, but he lost in 1892.
- 1888
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Harrison-Morton Campaign Button, 1888
Benjamin Harrison, the Republican presidential candidate in 1888 and 1892, was the grandson of William Henry Harrison, the ninth U. S. President. Republicans capitalized on this political lineage. Slogans (Tippecanoe) and symbols (log cabins and barrels of cider) popular during his grandfather's 1840 race adorned Benjamin's campaign materials. It helped in 1888--Benjamin was elected, but he lost in 1892.
- Businesses along Michigan Avenue between Woodward Avenue and Griswold Street, Detroit, Michigan, 1892 -
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Businesses along Michigan Avenue between Woodward Avenue and Griswold Street, Detroit, Michigan, 1892
- Harrison-Reid Campaign Badge, 1892 - The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
- 1892
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Harrison-Reid Campaign Badge, 1892
The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
- Harrison-Reid Campaign Top Hat, 1892 - The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
- 1892
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Harrison-Reid Campaign Top Hat, 1892
The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
- Harrison-Morton Campaign Badge, 1888 - The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
- 1888
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Harrison-Morton Campaign Badge, 1888
The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
- Benjamin Harrison Campaign Stickpin, 1888, 1892 - The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
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Benjamin Harrison Campaign Stickpin, 1888, 1892
The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
- Benjamin Harrison Campaign Button, 1888, 1892 - The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
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Benjamin Harrison Campaign Button, 1888, 1892
The Republican Party selected Benjamin Harrison to run for president in 1888 and 1892. Harrison was a proponent of strong protective tariffs, sound money and pensions for Civil War veterans. He was also the grandson of a William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Touting "protection" and his family's political lineage, Benjamin won in 1888, but lost in 1892.
- Benjamin Harrison Campaign Badge, 1892 - In the late 1800s, voters wore ingenious mechanical badges to show their support for political candidates. The seat of this "Presidential Chair" lapel badge is embossed with a question: "Who Will Occupy It?" Pressing a spring release reveals the answer: Republican Benjamin Harrison.
- 1892
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Benjamin Harrison Campaign Badge, 1892
In the late 1800s, voters wore ingenious mechanical badges to show their support for political candidates. The seat of this "Presidential Chair" lapel badge is embossed with a question: "Who Will Occupy It?" Pressing a spring release reveals the answer: Republican Benjamin Harrison.