National Political Chart from the 1860 Presidential Campaign

National Political Chart from the 1860 Presidential Campaign

This was a political chart published probably prior to Abraham Lincoln receiving the Republican Party nomination. Charts were generally ways in which the public learned and communicated about Presidential candidates, though H. H. Lloyds & Co would have done this as a commercial product. On the frame of the chart, every President from George Washington to James Buchanan is present with their facial sketch and write-up. In the middle, all of the major candidates to be considered for their parties nomination is listed. The vice president names would have been included with corresponding discussion. Also, the Constitutional Union and Southern Democratic Party nominees are present. The Abraham Lincoln background does not stand out any more than other candidates, seemed like a dark horse. There were also text articles which included the four major party platforms. One article which stands out is on Sam Houston, exalting his abilities. Lastly, a map of the US is included for geographical orientation mostly.

The way society discussed political campaigns in 1860

Private Collection of Robert Church

H. H. Lloyds & Co

Mark Master

1860

Robert Church

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