National Union Party Election Day Handbill, November 8, 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
Handbill
Date Made
1864
Subject Date
08 November 1864
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.278
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ink
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.875 in
Width: 5.125 in
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