Wilson-Marshall Campaign Button, 1916
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Democratic President Woodrow Wilson faced a tough reelection campaign in 1916. The Republican Party -- divided in 1912 -- had united behind a single candidate while the war in Europe looked to engulf the country. Wilson used slogans like "America First" and "He Kept Us Out of War" as rallying cries. They worked. Wilson narrowly defeated Republican Charles Evans Hughes -- but war came only months after his inauguration.
Democratic President Woodrow Wilson faced a tough reelection campaign in 1916. The Republican Party -- divided in 1912 -- had united behind a single candidate while the war in Europe looked to engulf the country. Wilson used slogans like "America First" and "He Kept Us Out of War" as rallying cries. They worked. Wilson narrowly defeated Republican Charles Evans Hughes -- but war came only months after his inauguration.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1916
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.332
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Tin (Metal)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Diameter: .875 in
Inscriptions
Front: THEY HAVE KEEP THE FAITH | AMERICA | FIRST | WE'LL STAND BY THEM Back: MADE | BY | EHRMAN | MFG CO | BOSTON, MASS [two union logos]
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