Constitutional Union Party Ballot, 1860
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The Constitutional Union Party nominated John Bell of Tennessee for president in 1860. The Party--made up of Unionists and former Whig Party members who refused to join either the Democratic or Republican parties--wanted to avoid secession and the hotly debated issue of slavery. The Party's message of defending the Constitution, the Union, and the law did not sway enough voters--Bell lost.
The Constitutional Union Party nominated John Bell of Tennessee for president in 1860. The Party--made up of Unionists and former Whig Party members who refused to join either the Democratic or Republican parties--wanted to avoid secession and the hotly debated issue of slavery. The Party's message of defending the Constitution, the Union, and the law did not sway enough voters--Bell lost.
Artifact
Ballot
Date Made
1860
Subject Date
1860
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.178
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ink
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.625 in
Width: 3.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: National Union Nominations./ FOR PRESIDENT,/ HON. JOHN BELL,/ OF TENNESSEE./ FOR VICE-PRESIDENT,/ HON. EDWARD EVERETT,/ OF MASSACHUSETTS./ Electors...
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