McKinley-Hobart Campaign Button, 1896
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In 1896, America was still reeling from a depression that began in 1893 during the previous Democratic administration. The Republican Party promised a return to prosperity and nominated William McKinley for president. Thousands visited the nominee at his home in Canton, Ohio where he delivered his campaign speeches. Voters approved and sent McKinley and his running mate, Garret Hobart, to Washington.
In 1896, America was still reeling from a depression that began in 1893 during the previous Democratic administration. The Republican Party promised a return to prosperity and nominated William McKinley for president. Thousands visited the nominee at his home in Canton, Ohio where he delivered his campaign speeches. Voters approved and sent McKinley and his running mate, Garret Hobart, to Washington.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1896
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.265
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Tin (Metal)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Red
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: .875 in
Inscriptions
Back marked: THE / WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / NEWARK, N.J. / JULY 17, 1894. / APRIL 14, 1896.Front: "MCKINLEY HOBART"
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