Ulysses S. Grant Campaign Pin, 1868-1872

Summary

Republicans nominated Ulysses S. Grant for president in 1868. Grant backed policies that kept former Confederate leaders from returning to power and provided Black Americans with political and civil rights--measures supported by the Radical wing of the Republican Party. He won easily. Four years later, the Republicans' Liberal wing challenged Grant. Though the party split and Democrats supported the Liberal candidate, Grant still won.

Republicans nominated Ulysses S. Grant for president in 1868. Grant backed policies that kept former Confederate leaders from returning to power and provided Black Americans with political and civil rights--measures supported by the Radical wing of the Republican Party. He won easily. Four years later, the Republicans' Liberal wing challenged Grant. Though the party split and Democrats supported the Liberal candidate, Grant still won.

Artifact

Pin (Jewelry)

Date Made

1868-1872

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United States 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

72.31.222

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Shell
Tin (Metal)

Color

Sepia (Color)
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Width: .75 in

Length: 1.25 in

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