"The National Whig Song," 1840
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Political parties use campaign songs to literally sing the praises of their candidates. In 1840, songwriters wrote dozens upon dozens of lyrics for the presidential nominees. The National Whig Song, performed at campaign rallies, parades and barbeques, lauded the life of William Henry Harrison. Voters voiced their approval for the "fine, true-hearted gentleman" and made Harrison the next U.S. President.
Political parties use campaign songs to literally sing the praises of their candidates. In 1840, songwriters wrote dozens upon dozens of lyrics for the presidential nominees. The National Whig Song, performed at campaign rallies, parades and barbeques, lauded the life of William Henry Harrison. Voters voiced their approval for the "fine, true-hearted gentleman" and made Harrison the next U.S. President.
Artifact
Sheet music
Date Made
1840
Creators
Thayer, Benjamin W., 1814-1875
Place of Creation
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Creator Notes
Music composed by William Hayden. Sheet lithographed by Benjamin Thayer, Boston, Mass. Published by Parker & Ditson, Boston, Mass.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
72.97.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 12.125 in
Width: 9.875 in
Inscriptions
on front cover: THE NATIONAL WHIG SONG. below portrait: B.W. Thayer's Lithogy. Boston. / W.H. Harrison / Written by WILLIAM HAYDEN, ESQ. and respectfully dedicated to the Whigs of the United States. / Price 25 cts. nett. / BOSTON. Published by PARKER & DITSON, 135 Washington St. / Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1840 by Parker & Ditson in the Clerk's office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
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