Political Cartoon, "If Henry Should Run for President," 1924
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As early as 1916, Henry Ford's accomplishments as an industrialist and reputation as a friend to working people earned him support as a potential candidate for President of the United States. Grassroots organizations pushed for a Ford candidacy in 1924, but Ford instead endorsed Republican incumbent Calvin Coolidge, who won that year's election.
As early as 1916, Henry Ford's accomplishments as an industrialist and reputation as a friend to working people earned him support as a potential candidate for President of the United States. Grassroots organizations pushed for a Ford candidacy in 1924, but Ford instead endorsed Republican incumbent Calvin Coolidge, who won that year's election.
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
1924
Subject Date
1924
Keywords
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
75.100.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Ink
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 14.25 in
Width: 11.625 in
Inscriptions
handwritten in pencil at top: If Henry should run for President signed at lower center: Norman
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