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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia
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KFC Button
“I choose the left wing” KFC campaign button.
Seven Campaign Thimbles
Seven thimbles featuring the names of Geo M. Vanderhill; MB Overtaker; Lester E. Collins; Howarth Greenning; and William D. Conway all of whom ran for political office in local elections in Springfield, IL. These individuals evidently ran for County…
Illinois Governor Campaign Buttons
Eleven campaign buttons distributed to supporters during various races for Illinois Governor between 1984 and 1999.
Campaign Buttons from Local Illinois Elections
Nineteen campaign buttons distributed to supporters during various local elections in Illinois.
20th Century Campaign Buttons
Numerous campaign buttons distributed to supporters during various campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels during the 20th century.
Metal Shoe
Miniature sized metal shoe
Bill Clinton Inauguration Button
“The Inauguration of Bill Clinton” and “Inhale to the Chief!” printed in blue and red type on a button advertising Bill Clinton’s second presidential inauguration.
George Wallace for President Campaign Button
Political campaign button distributed to supporters during at least one of George Wallace’s four presidential bids. George Wallace ran for president in 1964, 1968, 1972, and 1976 and all four presidential bids were unsuccessful.
Various Political Buttons
These political buttons span a wide range of presidential elections, with the exception of Carol Moseley Braun for U.S. Senate. Candidates on the buttons come from a variety of political parties, Democrat, Republican, and Independent, as well as…
First American, Second Republican Poster
Poster for the General Election on November 6, 1990 election. The poster encourages voters to vote for a straight Republican ticket, using the slogan "Trust the People You Know."