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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia
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Barack Obama License Plate
President Barack Obama License Plate. This license plate was most likely produced right after he won the 2008 Presidential Election.
Obama Biden Banner
Banner used for the election of Barack Obama and Joe Biden either in the 2008 or the 2012 election.
World War II Political Button
The button depicts Uncle Sam hanging Hitler from a tree with the phrase, "Let's Pull Together." The button was passed from father to daughter
Flyer for Mike Frerichs as State Senator
The flyer advertises Mike Frerichs as State Senator for the 52nd district in the 2010 Illinois elections. The Democrat held the office since 2006 and won 2010 with a margin of 12'000 votes against Repulican candidate Al Reynolds. Rerichs currently…
Bumper Sticker: "College Democrats of Illinois"
A blue bumper sticker advertising the College Democrats of Illinois.
Door Hanger for Andy Manar, Mike Havera and Brad Gillespie
In the 2012 elections, Andy Manar ran for State Senate (District 48, won against Republican Mike McElroy), Mike Havera for State's attorney and Brad Gillespie for State Representative (District 95, lost to Republican Wayne Arthur Rosenthal by)
Petition Form for Mike Frerichs, 2010
A petition to nominate Mike Frerichs to be voted for the Democratic Candidate for the office of State Senator in the 52nd District of Illinois.
The incumbent Frerichs (joined Senate in 2006) was confirmed at the Primaries held on February 2nd and…
The incumbent Frerichs (joined Senate in 2006) was confirmed at the Primaries held on February 2nd and…
Illinois House Republican Retreat Print
A printed keepsake from the Illinois House GOP, "Grand Old Party" or Republican, Retreat that was held over a three day period in 1989, January 26th through the 28th. The print shows an elephant, the symbol for the Republican Party, in red and blue…
Politically Incorrect Area Warning Poster
A red and white satirical poster from 1995 mocking the idea of political correctness. It is issued by the fictitious Ministry of Political Incorrection to convey an area off limits to those who are deemed too focused on political correctness.
Richard B. Ogilvie Campaign Poster
Framed poster reading "Charisma Isn't Everything" for Governor of Illinois (Republican) Richard B. Ogilvie's re-election campaign in 1972. The black and white poster, held in a black frame, features the tag as well as a cartoon of the Governor with a…