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  • Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia

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Press credentials for the 1996 Democratic National Convention and eight campaign buttons distributed during Bill Clinton’s second presidential campaign. The campaign was successful and he served two terms. One of the buttons reads “Re-elect Socks…

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31st (2016) Annual Mother Jones Foundation Dinner Program. This document lists a dedication, member of the Program Planning Committee, Donated Products/Services, Exhibitors, and all contributions go to the new Mother Jones Museum located in Mt.…

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Numerous campaign buttons distributed to supporters during various campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels during the 20th century.

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These three buttons are from the 1968 Hubert Humphrey presidential campaign. Humphrey was of the Democratic Party and served as Lyndon B. Johnson's Vice President. His campaign was not successful. The "Hubie Baby" button is popular among collectors.…

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Vintage tribute poster with four images. Prominently top-center is the bust of Abraham Lincoln as he would have looked during the 1860 campaign. Center-right is the dome of the U.S. Capitol; bottom-center is an image of Lincoln's home in Springfield,…

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This was a note card issued during Al Harris's Republican primary campaign for Precinct Committeeman #108 in March 1982. His campaign was successful, and he served for one term in office.

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Political Button for Alan Dixon who was Secretary of State for Illinois from 1977-1981. He was also a member of the Democratic Party.

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Axe token, attributed by contributors to the candidacy of Abraham Lincoln. No specification on 1860 or 1864 election, may be original or reproduction.

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Republican Party membership card issued by Bank of Springfield. The card is valid from March, 1989 to March, 1990.

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Barack Obama for President and Joe Biden for Vice President--Political Button. Both Obama and Biden belong to the Democratic Party and they ran together in the Presidential elections of 2008 and 2012.
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