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  • Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia

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The tri-fold pamphlet encourages support for George C. Wallace’s run for president in the 1968 election as an Independent. The pamphlet presents information concerning his qualifications, background, and what he promises to do if he is elected. The…

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"Nixon Now" was a campaign slogan from Richard Nixon's run for president in 1972. He had a campaign song with a similar chorus. This button includes a union stamp on the back.

The striped button is a replica of the Uptown People's Coalition…

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This tri-folded pamphlet shows the beginning of Nixon’s war on drugs. It gives information on how Nixon plans to carry out and enforce new policies concerning drug use and the shipment of drugs into the country.

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Langfelder Family members have campaigned successfully in Springfield including Josh Langfelder for County Recorder, Jim Langfelder for Mayor in 2015, and Jimmy O. Langfelder for City Treasurer.

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This is a flyer for George McGovern’s Presidential election in 1972. The flyer focuses on farmers in Kansas, encouraging them to vote for McGovern and Shriver if they want to see a profit from farming.

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Ossie Langfelder?

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Jim Langfelder is the current Democratic mayor of Springfield, he was elected into office in 2015. He ran against Republican Paul Palazzolo.

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Ossie Langfelder served as the Democratic mayor of Springfield, IL from 1987 to 1995.

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Ossie Langfelder served as the Democratic mayor of Springfield, IL from 1987 to 1995.

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Ossie Langfelder served as the Democratic mayor of Springfield, IL from 1987 to 1995.
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