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1974 Newspaper from Kansas City
Front page of Kansas City Star dated July 28, 1974. Without the story telling sheets, its difficult to tell what part of this page was important to David Farrell or was connected to Illinois. In a recent article from the State Journal Register,…
Presidential Appointment Certificate: Harold Hunter
Presidential Appointment Certificate to Harold V. Hunter as Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration, Department of Agriculture for term of 10 years. Mr. Hunter - grandfather of Dr. Devin Hunter, UIS History faculty - was an Oklahoma…
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…
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.
Invitation to Attend Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration
Two buttons promoting President Barack Obama’s second presidential inauguration and one framed invitation to President Barack Obama’s second presidential inauguration ceremony which took place on January 21, 2013.
Barack Obama Campaign Hats
These were hats distributed during Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign in 2008. His campaign was successful and he has served two terms as President of the United States.
1972 Presidential Election Flyer for George McGovern
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.
Nixon's War on Drugs Pamphlet
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.
George C. Wallace pamphlet for Presidential Election 1968
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…
JFK Presidential Limo Mold-O-Rama
This replica of John F. Kennedy's presidential limo was purchased from the Henry Ford Museum in Deerborn, MI in 2014. The limo itself, in which Kennedy was assassinated, resides in the Henry Ford Museum.