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Eleven campaign buttons distributed to supporters during various races for Illinois Governor between 1984 and 1999.

Seven thimbles featuring the names of Geo M. Vanderhill; MB Overtaker; Lester E. Collins; Howarth Greenning; and William D. Conway all of whom ran for political office in local elections in Springfield, IL. These individuals evidently ran for County…

“I choose the left wing” KFC campaign button.

Button distributed during the 1996 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago, IL.

Hospitality Program Guide distributed during the 1996 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago, IL.

Reporter’s notebook from the Democratic National Convention held in Chicago, IL in 1996 and an “Encore!” button featuring President Bill Clinton playing the saxophone. The button was distributed to supporters during Clinton’s second…

Press credentials for the 1996 Democratic National Convention and eight campaign buttons distributed during Bill Clinton’s second presidential campaign. The campaign was successful and he served two terms. One of the buttons reads “Re-elect Socks…

Tribune media center identification and Chicago Police Department news media identification with United Airlines lanyard.

One campaign button thanked supporters following Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign. Obama’s campaign was successful and he served two terms. The other two buttons supported Paul Wellstone’s senatorial campaign in Minnesota. His…

Three campaign buttons and two campaign bumper stickers issued during Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign in 2008. His campaign was successful and he served two terms.