James Garfield Campaign Medal, 1880
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James Garfield became the Republican Party's presidential nominee in 1880 only after the convention had deadlocked. Delegates could not decide among the three leading candidates and turned to Garfield--who did not seek the nomination--as a compromise candidate. He and his running mate Chester Arthur would face Democrat Winfield Hancock. Voters chose Garfield by the narrowest of margins--fewer than 7,500 votes.
James Garfield became the Republican Party's presidential nominee in 1880 only after the convention had deadlocked. Delegates could not decide among the three leading candidates and turned to Garfield--who did not seek the nomination--as a compromise candidate. He and his running mate Chester Arthur would face Democrat Winfield Hancock. Voters chose Garfield by the narrowest of margins--fewer than 7,500 votes.
Artifact
Medallion (Medal)
Date Made
1880
Subject Date
1880
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.166
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 in
Thickness: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: JAMES A. GARFILED Reverse: CANAL BOY 1845 / PRESIDENT / 1881.
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