National Union Party Presidential Election Campaign Card, 1864
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In 1864, incumbent President Lincoln and former Democrat Andrew Johnson ran on the National Union Party ticket--so named to attract War Democrats and Border State Unionists who would not vote Republican. After a gloomy summer of Union defeats and casualty lists, Lincoln's re-election hopes seemed slim. But, finally, several Union victories gave him enough support to win the election.
In 1864, incumbent President Lincoln and former Democrat Andrew Johnson ran on the National Union Party ticket--so named to attract War Democrats and Border State Unionists who would not vote Republican. After a gloomy summer of Union defeats and casualty lists, Lincoln's re-election hopes seemed slim. But, finally, several Union victories gave him enough support to win the election.
Artifact
Card (Information artifact)
Date Made
1864
Subject Date
1864
Place of Creation
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Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.245
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 2.375 in
Width: 3.75 in
Inscriptions
Beneath portraits: ABRAHAM LINCOLN./ A. JOHNSON
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