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- James Blaine Campaign Pin, 1884 - Republican James G. Blaine, who served as Speaker of the House, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State, was a prominent politician in the late 1800s. He was also tainted by scandal, which his political enemies used against him. Blaine and his running mate John Logan narrowly lost the 1884 presidential election to Democrat Grover Cleveland, viewed by many as an honest and pragmatic reformer.
- 1884
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James Blaine Campaign Pin, 1884
Republican James G. Blaine, who served as Speaker of the House, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State, was a prominent politician in the late 1800s. He was also tainted by scandal, which his political enemies used against him. Blaine and his running mate John Logan narrowly lost the 1884 presidential election to Democrat Grover Cleveland, viewed by many as an honest and pragmatic reformer.
- Blaine-Logan Campaign Charm, 1884 - Republican James G. Blaine, who served as Speaker of the House, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State, was a prominent politician in the late 1800s. He was also tainted by scandal, which his political enemies used against him. Blaine and his running mate John Logan narrowly lost the 1884 presidential election to Democrat Grover Cleveland, viewed by many as an honest and pragmatic reformer.
- 1884
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Blaine-Logan Campaign Charm, 1884
Republican James G. Blaine, who served as Speaker of the House, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State, was a prominent politician in the late 1800s. He was also tainted by scandal, which his political enemies used against him. Blaine and his running mate John Logan narrowly lost the 1884 presidential election to Democrat Grover Cleveland, viewed by many as an honest and pragmatic reformer.
- 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.
- Political Campaign Button, Ted Kennedy, 1980 - In 1980, Edward "Ted" Kennedy ran against President Jimmy Carter for the Democratic presidential nomination. A challenge against an incumbent is highly unusual, but Carter appeared vulnerable. When Kennedy failed to stop Carter in the primaries, he then tried to change party rules to free convention delegates from their voting commitments. This also failed. Kennedy eventually bowed out and Carter became the Democratic nominee.
- 1980
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Political Campaign Button, Ted Kennedy, 1980
In 1980, Edward "Ted" Kennedy ran against President Jimmy Carter for the Democratic presidential nomination. A challenge against an incumbent is highly unusual, but Carter appeared vulnerable. When Kennedy failed to stop Carter in the primaries, he then tried to change party rules to free convention delegates from their voting commitments. This also failed. Kennedy eventually bowed out and Carter became the Democratic nominee.
- Half of a "Biden/Harris" Yard Sign, 2024 -
- 2024
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Half of a "Biden/Harris" Yard Sign, 2024
- Lithograph, "Mr. Lincoln, Residence and Horse as They Appeared on His Return from the Campaign with Senator Douglas," 1858 - Abraham and Mary Lincoln purchased a small home in Springfield, Illinois in 1844, shortly after their marriage. In 1856, with a growing family and income, they enlarged the house, seen here. After the 1860 election, they sold most of their furnishings and rented the house. This print, published in 1865 is likely a memorial - it shows a bearded Lincoln, though he did not have one in 1858.
- 1858
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Lithograph, "Mr. Lincoln, Residence and Horse as They Appeared on His Return from the Campaign with Senator Douglas," 1858
Abraham and Mary Lincoln purchased a small home in Springfield, Illinois in 1844, shortly after their marriage. In 1856, with a growing family and income, they enlarged the house, seen here. After the 1860 election, they sold most of their furnishings and rented the house. This print, published in 1865 is likely a memorial - it shows a bearded Lincoln, though he did not have one in 1858.
- 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.
- Lithograph, "Franklin Pierce, Democratic Candidate for Fourteenth President of the United States," 1852 -
- 1852
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Lithograph, "Franklin Pierce, Democratic Candidate for Fourteenth President of the United States," 1852
- 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.
- Pennant, "Obama: Change We Can Believe In," 2008 - Democrat presidential nominee, Senator Barack Obama, campaigned on themes of "Hope" and "Change." These positive messages spoke to an American public beset by years of conflict in Iraq and reeling from a recent financial crisis. These twin themes also reflected Americans' belief in an inclusive multicultural society. In November 2008, voters elected Obama -- the first African American president of the United States.
- August 01, 2008
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Pennant, "Obama: Change We Can Believe In," 2008
Democrat presidential nominee, Senator Barack Obama, campaigned on themes of "Hope" and "Change." These positive messages spoke to an American public beset by years of conflict in Iraq and reeling from a recent financial crisis. These twin themes also reflected Americans' belief in an inclusive multicultural society. In November 2008, voters elected Obama -- the first African American president of the United States.