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"Duke'n Out Duke" GOP Political Button

This button commemorates the 1988 Republican National Convention, held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The phrase "Duke'n Out Duke" may refer to George…

"I am a Sangamon County Republican" Button

This is a button with the phrase "I am a Sangamon County Republican" in blue and red lettering.

"One Issue-One Platform" Button

This pro-Republican Party button attempts to unify voters and move the country in a new direction by focusing on one main issue and…

"Shall the City Election Law Be Rejected?" Editorial

Written by Tony Leone--who has served as the election administrator for the Sangamon County Clerk and City Election Commission, as well as many other…

"The Party of Lincoln" Republican Party Button

This button highlights the Republican Party and their legacy as the Party of Abraham Lincoln.

"We're Standing Tall in '84" Reagan National Delegation Button

This pro-Ronald Reagan button--with the phrases "Land of Lincoln" and "We're Standing Tall in '84" wrapped around a picture of the State of…

1863 Lithuanian Prayer Book

A hand carved 1863 Lithuanian Catholic Prayer book. Made in Lithuania and brought to America with a Lithuanian immigrant family. Passed down the…

1946 NAACP Button

A 1946 NAACP button given to a nurse at a hospital by an African American male in his 40's, who received treatment because of the riot in Chicago of…

1978 Illinois Republican State Convention Button

This button comes from the 1978 Illinois Republican State Convention.

1982 Illinois Republican State Convention Button

This is a button from the June 12, 1982 Illinois Republican State Convention in Springfield, Illinois. With the slogan, "Meeting the Challenge of the…